The Town FilesShannon County, Missouri
7,177 people. The median home is worth $157,500 (typical Missouri town: $153,900) and the median household earns $55,222.
Towns in Shannon County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winona | 950 | $95,500 | $30,500 | 44.8 |
| Birch Tree | 541 | $75,000 | $46,500 | 34.1 |
| Eminence | 515 | $120,700 | $45,417 | 38.7 |
People and housing
| Shannon County | Typical Missouri town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,500 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $574 | $855 |
| Median household income | $55,222 | $56,368 |
| Median age | 44.9 | 38.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.0% | 14.6% |
Jobs and pay
1,562 jobs in 2024, average pay $35,970 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 543 storm events in Shannon County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Shannon County has been included in 27 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4867: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Wildfires |
| May 21, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4872: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4855: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 23, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4803: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 9, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4552: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).