Shawnee

Shawnee, Kansas Overview

With a composite score of 61.3/100 and a A grade, Shawnee ranks #6 of 20 cities in Kansas. Its strongest showing is in Safety (83/100), while Outdoor Access (30/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Shawnee

Shawnee’s median household income of $100,016 is 43% above the Kansas median of $69,747, and its 3.2% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.3%.

Safety in Shawnee

At 218.3 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Shawnee sits meaningfully below the Kansas average of 360 — a 65% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1423.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Shawnee

The median home value is $332,900. Median monthly rent is $1,233. Renters spend 14.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Shawnee

The adult obesity rate in Shawnee is 32.4% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 9.7%. Residents average 13.9 poor mental health days per month. Kansas ranks #29 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Shawnee

Shawnee has a high school graduation rate of 91.3%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,250. The city has 18 public schools serving 10,877 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Shawnee

Shawnee enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.4°F. Summers average 77.6°F. Winters average 37.6°F. Annual precipitation is 42.4 inches. 16.8% of workers in Shawnee work from home, well above the national average. The average commute of 17.7 minutes is notably short.

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