Shannon, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 1,484 (45% urban, 55% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.4%
 
Males: 665  (44.8%)
Females: 819  (55.2%)
Median resident age:

36.2 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38868.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $33,838 (it was $29,773 in 2000)
Shannon:

$33,838
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $17,275 (it was $13,592 in 2000)

Shannon town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,845 (it was $53,600 in 2000)
Shannon:

$125,845
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $128,849; detached houses: $151,413; mobile homes: $75,630

Median gross rent in 2022: $680.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shannon: 78.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 23.4%
(11.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 29.4% for Black residents, 17.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 18.6% for other race residents, 44.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Shannon, MS (2022)
    • 95157.6%Black alone
    • 50530.6%White alone
    • 1237.4%Hispanic
    • 653.9%Two or more races
    • 120.7%Other race alone

Races in Shannon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 18 registered sex offenders living in Shannon, Mississippi as of April 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shannon is 97 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (5.8%), American (5.4%), Jamaican (1.3%), German (1.2%), Irish (1.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 265 feet

Land area: 4.11 square miles.

Population density: 361 people per square mile   (very low).

Shannon, Mississippi map

24 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.5%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $921 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $543 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (92.1 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (100.1 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (475.3 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Nettleton, MS (2.2 miles ),
Verona, MS (2.2 miles ),
Plantersville, MS (2.6 miles ),
Okolona, MS (2.9 miles ),
Tupelo, MS (3.2 miles ),
Mooresville, MS (3.5 miles ),
Amory, MS (3.9 miles ),
Saltillo, MS (4.2 miles )

Latitude: 34.12 N, Longitude: 88.70 W

Area code: 662

Distribution of median household income in Shannon, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shannon, MS in 2022
Shannon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2015: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2014: 2 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2008: 5 buildings, average cost: $129,100
  • 2007: 6 buildings, average cost: $91,000
  • 2006: 6 buildings, average cost: $119,200
  • 2005: 8 buildings, average cost: $100,400
  • 2004: 7 buildings, average cost: $100,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Shannon, MS residents
Average permit cost in Shannon, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +230 (+16.1%).
Most common industries in Shannon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (14.1%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.7%)
  • Apparel (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (18.2%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (6.1%)
  • Machinery (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (10.5%)
  • Educational services (9.4%)
  • Apparel (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Shannon, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.5%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.9%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (4.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (7.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.5%)
  • Child care workers (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.9%)

Average climate in Shannon, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Shannon, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.9. This is better than average.

City:

57.9
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 30.6. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

30.6
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2012 was 10.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.1
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Shannon-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the Shannon town center killed 3 people and injured 20 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 38.3 miles away from the town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

Earthquake activity:

Shannon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 244% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 96.7 miles away from Shannon center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 139.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 56.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 180.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 177.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG) earthquake occurred 143.9 miles away from Shannon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Lee County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 4, Freezes: 3, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shannon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Shannon:

  • COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC (Hospital, about 6 miles away; VERONA, MS)
  • RCG TUPELO (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • TUPELO MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • OKOLONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; OKOLONA, MS)
  • SHEARER-RICHARDSON MEMORIAL NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; OKOLONA, MS)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - EASON BOULEVARD (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; TUPELO, MS)
  • NORTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 9 miles away; TUPELO, MS)

Airports located in Shannon:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shannon:

  • Itawamba Community College (about 20 miles; Fulton, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,489)
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 39 miles; Booneville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,024)
  • Mississippi State University (about 47 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 18,237)
  • Mississippi University for Women (about 47 miles; Columbus, MS; FT enrollment: 2,565)
  • University of Mississippi (about 51 miles; University, MS; FT enrollment: 17,642)
  • Northwest-Shoals Community College (about 73 miles; Muscle Shoals, AL; FT enrollment: 2,702)
  • University of North Alabama (about 76 miles; Florence, AL; FT enrollment: 5,886)

Public high school in Shannon:

Public elementary/middle schools in Shannon:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Shannon Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Shannon include: Saint John Missionary Baptist Church (A), Dotys Chapel (B), Johnsons Chapel (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Temples Cemetery (1), Dotys Chapel Cemetery (2), Whiteside Family Cemetery (3), Shannon Cemetery (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Courtney Fells - College basketball player (N.C. State Wolfpack).

Lee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Shannon that have no violations reported:

  • BREWER WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 999, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.7%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.3%
Whole state:

5.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Shannon (2011 data):

  • Renasant Bank: Shannon Branch at 5978 Noah Curtis Street, branch established on 1942/12/21. Info updated 2012/02/10: Bank assets: $4,196.4 mil, Deposits: $3,416.0 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 76 total offices, Holding Company: Renasant Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Shannon:

Marital status in Shannon, MS
  • Never married: 36.0%
  • Now married: 38.5%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

For population 25 years and over in Shannon:

  • High school or higher: 83.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.1%
  • Unemployed: 4.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.2
Mississippi average:

11.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Shannon
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shannon, MS (based on Lee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant35,538116
Mainline Protestant9,87438
Black Protestant3,25121
Catholic2,0312
Other7723
None31,444-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
This county:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Lee County:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 6
Lee County:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 72
This county:

8.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 66
This county:

8.23 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Lee County:

11.3%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Lee County:

31.6%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Lee County:

17.4%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

46.8%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.1%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.6
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Shannon:

22.0%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Shannon:

11.1%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.7
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Here:

34.9%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
Shannon:

52.9%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Shannon:

81.2%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Shannon, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 5$17,398$41,7553$3,104
Water Supply 4$9,169$27,5070$0
Gas Supply 4$11,128$33,3840$0
Financial Administration 1$5,809$69,7080$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$24,348
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$5,438
Totals for Government 14$43,504$37,28916$32,890

Shannon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Gas Utilities: $385,000 ($259.43)
    Police Protection: $318,000 ($214.29)
    Water Utilities: $166,000 ($111.86)
    Central Staff Services: $139,000 ($93.67)
    Sewerage: $74,000 ($49.87)
    Regular Highways: $38,000 ($25.61)
    Housing and Community Development: $29,000 ($19.54)
    Local Fire Protection: $27,000 ($18.19)
    Parks and Recreation: $14,000 ($9.43)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $9,000 ($6.06)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $20,000 ($13.48)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $105,000 ($70.75)
    Gas Utilities: $1,000 ($0.67)
    Water Utilities: $1,000 ($0.67)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $462,000 ($311.32)

Shannon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $100,000 ($67.39)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($6.06)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $33,000 ($22.24)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $66,000 ($44.47)
    Interest Earnings: $12,000 ($8.09)
    General Revenue - Other: $7,000 ($4.72)
  • Revenue - Gas Utilities: $432,000 ($291.11)
    Water Utilities: $256,000 ($172.51)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $175,000 ($117.92)
    Other: $104,000 ($70.08)
    Housing and Community Development: $23,000 ($15.50)
    Highways: $5,000 ($3.37)
  • Tax - Property: $157,000 ($105.80)
    Public Utilities Sales: $73,000 ($49.19)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,000 ($1.35)

Shannon government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $416,000 ($280.32)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $379,000 ($255.39)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $37,000 ($24.93)

Shannon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,643,000 ($1107.14)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shannon:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WFTO (1330 AM; 5 kW; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WKMQ (1060 AM; daytime; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WELO (580 AM; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WTUP (1490 AM; 1 kW; TUPELO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shannon:

  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WZLQ (98.5 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING)
  • WAJS (91.7 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WFTA (101.9 FM; FULTON, MS; Owner: AIR SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WWMS (97.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEL-FM (96.7 FM; PONTOTOC, MS; Owner: OLLIE COLLINS, JR.)
  • WWKZ (105.3 FM; ABERDEEN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWZD-FM (106.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAFM (95.3 FM; AMORY, MS; Owner: STANFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAFR (88.3 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WESE (92.5 FM; BALDWYN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAQB (90.9 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)

TV broadcast stations around Shannon:

  • W49BK (Channel 49; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W14BW (Channel 14; ACTON, TN; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W32BH (Channel 32; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W45BD (Channel 45; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W22BS (Channel 22; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W39CD (Channel 38; FULTON, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • Shannon, Mississippi
  • Fatal accident count22
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents30
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities28
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents47
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents3
  • Mississippi average
  • Fatal accident count12187
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents17582
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2241
  • Fatalities13797
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents28960
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents965
See more detailed statistics of Shannon fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 51Number of bridges
  • 906ft / 276mTotal length
  • $3,003,191,000Total costs
  • 336,690Total average daily traffic
  • 47,574Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Shannon, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31930-1939
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 111980-1989
  • 241990-1999
  • 62000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Shannon, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Shannon)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

58 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • Lat: 34.164417 Lon: -88.701139, Call Sign: WQKD693, Licensee ID: L01476811,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.762 MHz, 467.812 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2009, Expiration Date: 04/13/2019, Cancellation Date: 06/15/2019, Certifier: Darron S Michael, Registrant: Hunter Douglas Window Coverings, 222 Laney Rd, Shannon, MS 38868, Phone: (662) 690-8200, Fax: (662) 690-8191, Email:

  • Lat: 34.136750 Lon: -88.769028, Call Sign: WQSB270,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.580 MHz, 151.850 MHz, 160.095 MHz, Grant Date: 08/26/2013, Expiration Date: 08/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 10/28/2023, Certifier: Clay F Mask, Registrant: Integrated Communications, 2717 Mattox Street, Tupelo, MS 38801, Phone: (662) 842-0234, Fax: (662) 680-4966, Email:

  • Lat: 34.160611 Lon: -88.702000, Call Sign: WQVM856,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.187 MHz, 451.300 MHz, 451.850 MHz, 452.050 MHz, 452.175 MHz, Grant Date: 04/01/2015, Expiration Date: 04/01/2025, Certifier: Jeff Westbrook, Registrant: Precision Communications, Inc., Po Box 1685, Tupelo, MS 38802, Phone: (662) 844-3118, Fax: (662) 844-3886, Email:

  • Lat: 34.168444 Lon: -88.699944, Call Sign: WQWS385,
    Assigned Frequencies: 456.950 MHz, 457.650 MHz, 462.325 MHz, 468.425 MHz, 469.175 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2015, Expiration Date: 11/04/2025, Certifier: Tammie Harris, Registrant: Precision Communications, Inc., 587 East President Street, Tupelo, MS 38802, Phone: (662) 844-3118, Fax: (662) 844-3886, Email:

  • Lat: 34.159472 Lon: -88.704778, Call Sign: WQYX210,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.212 MHz, Grant Date: 02/16/2017, Expiration Date: 02/16/2027, Certifier: David Quigley, Registrant: Innovation Wireless, 5306 Beethoven St, Los Angeles, CA 90066, Phone: (888) 559-5565, Fax: (310) 482-3480, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • MP03MR150, 1023 Trice Stree (Lat: 34.120250 Lon: -88.685167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 122.2 m, Overall height: 127.7 m, Call Sign: WQRT480,
    Assigned Frequencies: 19675.0 MHz, 19675.0 MHz, 19675.0 MHz, 19675.0 MHz, 19675.0 MHz, 19675.0 MHz, Grant Date: 07/23/2013, Expiration Date: 07/23/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/23/2021, Certifier: Kyle B Entz, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4840, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Shannon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172G (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5740R, N5740R, N-5740R, Serial Number: 17253409, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 09/29/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 11/16/2020
    Registrant (Corporation): Stafford Developments Inc, Po Box 456, Shannon, MS 38868
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-23-150 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3087P, N3087P, N-3087P, Serial Number: 23-1005, Year manufactured: 1957
    Registrant (Corporation): Mcdaniel T H And Co, , Shannon, MS 38868
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 06/12/2020

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 81. The highest number of fires - 120 took place in 2007, and the least - 48 in 2003. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Shannon, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (52.3%), and Structure Fires (34.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Shannon, MS
    • 67652.3%Outside Fires
    • 44634.5%Structure Fires
    • 14511.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 251.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Shannon, MS
Most common first names in Shannon, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James6370.2 years
William2873.5 years
Mary2877.2 years
John2773.7 years
Robert2274.1 years
George2166.8 years
Willie2071.3 years
Charlie1175.3 years
Annie1185.3 years
Jessie1073.2 years
Most common last names in Shannon, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2374.2 years
Fields2171.0 years
Smith2173.5 years
Trice2072.8 years
Rogers1877.6 years
West1678.6 years
Wilson1671.0 years
Davis1582.9 years
Mask1569.0 years
Jones1277.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shannon, MS
  • 52.1%Utility gas
  • 42.8%Electricity
  • 5.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shannon, MS
  • 76.9%Electricity
  • 23.1%Utility gas


Shannon compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.