Shannon is a town in Lee County, Mississippi. The population was 1,496 at the 2020 Census. Shannon is located on Mississippi Highway 145, west of U.S. Route 45. Chiwapa Creek flows south of the town.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38868

Area code662

Living in Shannon

Housing in Shannon

$171K▲ 8.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Shannon home is worth about $171,000, up 8.2% in a year, 13% below the Mississippi typical home.

Only 2 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Shannon

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Most working residents leave Shannon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Tupelo (40%), Oxford (3%) and Verona (2%). Half commute less than 11 miles.

Tupelo

40%

Oxford

Verona

Fulton

4%Work in townlive and work in Shannon 11 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 991Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Shannon →

Health in Shannon

Health Grade C

Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 75% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions 2▲ 10 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

7.2%Fewer adults with COPDMS 8.6% · better 6.6%Fewer adults who have had cancerMS 7.6% · better

Care nearby

North Mississippi Medical CenterTupelo · 9.1 mi · ER

Access Family Health Services - NettletonNettleton · 7.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Shannon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Shannon →

Natural hazards in Shannon

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 22% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves

0Does Shannon flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Shannon

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Shannon →

Climate in Shannon

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Shannon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.

55° / 35°Winter

74° / 51°Spring

90° / 69°Summer

75° / 51°Fall

How much snow does Shannon get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 9, with the last in spring around Mar 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Shannon →

Schools in Shannon

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School Grade B

The public schools Shannon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 64% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictLee CountySchools4

Shannon Elementary School B-Elementary · Grades 3–5 · 257 students Shannon Primary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–2 · 249 students Shannon Middle School C+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 190 students Shannon High School CHigh · Grades 9–13 · 529 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.