Shawnee, Kansas

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Back to Shawnee, KS housing info, Johnson County, Kansas, KS smaller cities, KS small cities, All Cities. Homes for Sale in Shawnee. Search By Bed, Bath, and Price Range!   Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the World General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Shawnee, KS Johnson County Population in July 2008: 60,954. Population change since 2000: +27.0% Males: 29,994   (49.2%) Females: 30,960   (50.8%) Median resident age:   34.8 years Kansas median age:   35.2 years Zip codes: 66217. Estimated median household income in 2008: $73,843 (it was $59,626 in 2000) Shawnee:   $73,843 Kansas:   $50,177 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $34,802 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $205,460 (it was $141,100 in 2000) Shawnee:   $205,460 Kansas:   $125,700 Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $230,180; Detached houses: $236,127; Townhouses or other attached units: $131,860; In 2-unit structures: $123,411; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $60,641; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $102,993; Mobile homes: $12,500 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 66203, 66216, 66217, 66218, 66226. Shawnee, KS residents, houses, and apartments details Profiles of local businesses: Parkway Auto Care Chuck Kline/Coldwell Banker/ Advantage Sarina Harman-Tinnel, DDS Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for:  near:   Races in Shawnee: White Non-Hispanic (88.2%) Hispanic (4.4%) Black (3.0%) Other race (1.9%) Two or more races (1.8%) Asian Indian (1.0%) American Indian (0.8%) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Shawnee: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Shawnee, Kansas on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Shawnee is mentioned 304 times on our forum: shawnee mission middle schools and high schools  (9 replies) All kc/jc area residents are invited to have a voice in future national health care policy at local shawnee community ce  (0 replies) Honestly, making $120K/Year, could you live in Overland Park or Kansas City?  (48 replies) Gardner, Olathe, Shawnee?  (7 replies) Love OP, Shawnee, but job offer is in Lawrence.. please read details  (12 replies) Job relocation has sent me to Shawnee/KC - small town places?  (18 replies) Latest news from Shawnee, KS collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (29.0%), Irish (15.3%), English (12.9%), United States (6.6%), French (3.2%), Swedish (3.1%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Incorporated in 1922 Elevation: 1000 feet Land area: 41.7 square miles. Population density: 1460 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 39.01 N, Longitude: 94.77 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -11,790 (-24.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 4,443 (16.5%)

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Shawnee, Kansas business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Here:	5.5%
Kansas:	6.3%

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.48
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Shawnee, Kansas

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Shawnee-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 187% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1957, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 19.8 miles away from the Shawnee city center killed 44 people and injured 207 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/22/1952, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 4.7 miles away from the city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Shawnee-area historical earthquake activity is slightly above Kansas state average. It is 95% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 57.6 miles away from Shawnee center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 7.0 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 43.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG)

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Notable locations in Shawnee: Nieman Plaza (A), Camp Towanyak (B), Shawnee Nieman Center (C), Shawnee Plaza (D). Display/hide their locations on the map Shopping Centers: Tomahawk Shopping Center (1), Trailridge Shopping Center (2), Shawnee Village Shopping Center (3). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Shawnee include: Monticello Bible Church (A), Trinity Church (B), Shawnee Church (C), Full Faith Church of Love (D), Saint Lukes Church (E), Holliday Church (F), Monticello Church (G). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Shawnee Cemetery (1), Monticello Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoirs: Elmers Lake (A), Black Swan Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Creeks: Mill Creek (A), Clear Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map Parks in Shawnee include: Tomahawk Recreation Complex (1), Blue Jacket Park (2), Swarner Park (3), Starwood Park (4), Shawnee Mission Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map Tourist attractions: Johnson County Museums - Johnson County Museum of History- 1950'S All Electric Model H (6305 Lackman Road) (1), Libraries Public - Johnson County Libraries- Branch Libraries- Shawnee Lib (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 13811 Johnson Drive) (2), Old Shawnee Town (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 57th & Cody) (3), Power Play Family Entertainment Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 13110 West 62nd Terrace) (4), Wonderscope Children's Museum (5705 Flint Street) (5), Fun Services (Arcades & Amusements; 7803 Meadow View Drive) (6), Ultimate Cruise & Vacation (Tours & Charters; 12706 Shawnee Mission Parkway) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map Hotels: Courtyard by Marriot (17250 Midland Drive) (1), Hampton Inn Kansas City/Shawnee Mission (16555 Midland Drive) (2), Hampton Inn & Suites Kansas City/Merriam (7400 West Frontage Road) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Average household size:

This city:	2.6 people
Kansas:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	71.5%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.1%
Whole state:	4.1%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This city:	3.3%
Whole state:	9.9%

This city:	1.4%
Whole state:	4.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shawnee, KS

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• Courtyard By Marriott, 17250 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217, Phone: (913) 631-8800, Fax: (913) 631-8801
• Shawnee Inn, 16555 Midland Dr, Shawnee, KS 66217, Phone: (913) 248-1900, Fax: (913) 248-8567
• Howard Johnson, 7508 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, KS 66202, Phone: (913) 262-9600, Fax: (913) 262-8160

Here		50.8%
USA		50.2%

8.64% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($51,865 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	8.64%
Kansas average:	7.39%

0.08% of residents moved from foreign countries ($244 average AGI)

Johnson County:	0.08%
Kansas average:	0.18%

from Jackson County, MO	1.48% ($53,380 average AGI)
from Wyandotte County, KS	0.85% ($32,467)
from Douglas County, KS	0.44% ($39,039)

7.60% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($58,111 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.60%
Kansas average:	7.67%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($558 average AGI)

Johnson County:	0.07%
Kansas average:	0.08%

to Jackson County, MO	1.33% ($48,155 average AGI)
to Wyandotte County, KS	0.71% ($32,459)
to Douglas County, KS	0.29% ($32,424)

• 6801 Hedge Lane Terrace, Type: Tower, Structure height: 53.3 m, Overall height: 56.4 m, Call Sign: KNKA337
  Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/22/2006, Expiration Date: 02/09/2016, Certifier: Brian D Kidney
  Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

• Christopher B Page, 6210 Eby Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 135.6 m, Overall height: 136.9 m
  Registrant: American Towers, Inc., 1101 Perimeter Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173, Phone: (847) 240-1508
• Albert R Slavik, 18181 W. 53rd, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 89 m
  Registrant: 18181 W 53rd, Shawnee, KS 66203, Phone: (913) 631-3300, Email:
• Jack A Holzer, 7700 Renner Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 37 m, Overall height: 42 m
  Registrant: Phone: (913) 791-5141
• Thomas Lewis, 5850 Renner Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 99 m
  Registrant: 328 S Adams Ct., Raymore, MO 64083, Phone: (913) 314-4128, Email:

• SHAWNEE, 6300 Ogg Rd, Overall height: 50 m, Call Sign: WMJ573
  Assigned Frequencies : 2124.80 MHz
  Grant Date: 07/23/1997, Expiration Date: 02/01/2001, Cancelation Date: 06/14/1999
  Registrant: Phone: (972) 733-2025
• STATION, 51st & Quivira, Structure height: 341.4 m, Overall height: 345.9 m, Call Sign: WNTA831
  Assigned Frequencies : 953.750 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/08/2000, Expiration Date: 01/25/2010
  Registrant: Phone: (913) 268-2820
• SSC, Nw Of Westar Service Center At 23505 W.86th St., Type: Mast, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQFU797
  Assigned Frequencies : 10715.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/10/2006, Expiration Date: 10/10/2016, Certifier: Douglas L Young
  Registrant: Western Resources, 818 S. Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66601, Phone: (785) 575-1199, Fax: (785) 575-8446, Email:
• SHAWNEE, 62nd And Pflumn Road, Overall height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: KAL88
  Assigned Frequencies : 11265.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11345.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11585.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 08/24/1990, Expiration Date: 08/01/2000, Cancelation Date: 10/09/1998
  Registrant: Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, 100 N Tucker St Room 9 B 05, St Louis, MO 63101

• 23501 W 84th St, Type: Tower, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WRLD2000, Licensee ID: L00663041
  Assigned Frequencies : 1030.00 MHz, 2885.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 03/18/1998, Expiration Date: 03/18/2003, Cancelation Date: 06/18/2005
  Registrant: Wilcox Electric Inc, 2001 Ne 46th St, Kansas City, MO 64116
• 23400 W 82nd St, Type: Tower, Overall height: 61 m, Call Sign: WRLD2009
  Assigned Frequencies : 1090.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/07/1999, Expiration Date: 01/07/2004, Cancelation Date: 03/14/2004
  Registrant: Airsys Atm, 23501 W 84th St, Shawnee, KS 66227

• Fire: 169
• Hazardous Condition: 169
• Service Call: 37
• Good Intent Call: 34

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