Shannon City, IA is a small town located in Union County with a population of 50861. Despite its size, the city ranks well on many quality of life factors. According to Best Places, Shannon City is one of the top cities in the state for crime rates, with an overall score of 4 out of 5 stars and a violent crime rate that is 62% lower than the national average. Furthermore, Shannon City has an air quality index (AQI) of 16 which is substantially better than other cities in Iowa and across the country. Additionally, this small city ranks well when it comes to education; according to Great Schools' rankings Shannon City schools receive high ratings across categories such as test scores, college readiness and student progress. Collectively these rankings demonstrate that although Shannon City may not be as well known as larger cities in Iowa, it offers excellent quality of life for residents.
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