The Town FilesShannon, Georgia
Community in Floyd County · population 1,919 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,000
- Household income
- $80,722
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 30.4
Shannon is a community of 1,919 people in Floyd County, Georgia. The median home is worth $221,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks quieter than 88% of Georgia towns, better for retirees than 81% of Georgia towns, better for families than 81% of Georgia towns.
How Shannon ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Shannon is worth $221,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $80,722, which is more affordable than 75% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $1,090 a month. 52.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Shannon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,090 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $80,722 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 52.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1955 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Shannon
| People | Shannon | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 21.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.9% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 88.0% |
Weather in Shannon
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 31.8°F. About 50.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.4 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 72 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shannon since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 30, 2013 about 7.5 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 41 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 58 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 27, 1973.
Severe weather in Floyd County since 1996
Floyd County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Floyd County
Floyd County had 43,894 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,770 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Shannon itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Shannon
1 public school with 536 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armuchee Elementary School | 3-6 | 536 | 14.9 |
Towns near Shannon
- Berry College, GA6.8 mi · 1,565 people · home —
- Rome, GA7.8 mi · 37,713 people · home $234,300
- Adairsville, GA9.5 mi · 4,878 people · home $252,300
- Kingston, GA10.9 mi · 722 people · home $217,000
- Lindale, GA11.9 mi · 4,283 people · home $156,900
- Calhoun, GA14.0 mi · 16,949 people · home $251,000
- Euharlee, GA16.1 mi · 4,268 people · home $247,400
- Summerville, GA17.9 mi · 4,435 people · home $99,000
Shannon questions
Is Shannon, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Shannon scores better for retirees than 81% of Georgia towns and quieter than 88%. 9.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.4).
How much does a house cost in Shannon?
The median owner-occupied home in Shannon is valued at $221,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,722, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,090 a month.
What is the weather like in Shannon?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 31.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.4 inches of snow.
Does Shannon get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Shannon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 30, 2013. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)