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Shelbina, MO

Missouri

Shelbina is a small town in Missouri with a population of 2,108. Residents earn $52,176 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,108 Population 901/sq mi density
$52,176 Median Income $23,934 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $164,099 Zillow
$666 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 266 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,176 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $666/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,176
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $79,500
72% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $666
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.0%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.9%
20% higher than US avg

How Shelbina Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,108
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density901/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,176
Per Capita$23,934
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty14.9%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$79,500
Rent$666
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$164,099
Housing Units861
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property851/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary243/100K

Health

Obesity41.0%
Uninsured10.3%
Smoking21.6%
Depression27.9%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain38.8 in/yr
Sunny Days266/yr
Elevation781 ft (238 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.0%

Is Shelbina a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Shelbina receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Shelbina offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Shelbina is $52,176, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Shelbina is $79,500, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Shelbina is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 851 per 100,000, 57% below the national average.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Shelbina experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 266 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 5.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Shelbina has a population of 2,108 with a density of 901 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age is 38.2 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 49.5% female and 50.5% male. The city is predominantly White (96.5%), with 1.9% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.8% of residents. 7.2% of the population are veterans. 14.0% of residents have a disability. 86.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,108
Total Population
901
People / sq mi
38.2yrs
Median Age
2% below US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.5%
Female 49.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Shelbina vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Shelbina vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Shelbina is $52,176, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,934 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 1.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Shelbina vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,176
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,934

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.9%
20% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Shelbina is $79,500, 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $164,099, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $666 (43% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 861 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1962. 20.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$79,500
72% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$164,099

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$666
43% below US avg
Rent Burden20.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.3%
Housing Units861
Median Year Built1962

Property Tax

In Shelbina, 41.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.5% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 6.7% of residents, above the national average. 35.6% have high blood pressure. 21.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.4% report binge drinking. 32.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 27.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.1% experience frequent mental distress. 10.3% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Shelbina vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
28% above US avg
Diabetes11.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure35.6%
Asthma11.4%
COPD9.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking21.6%
54% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity32.7%
Depression27.9%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.3%
Short Sleep38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.3%
Uninsured10.3%
20% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits53.8%

Food & Exercise

Shelbina has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 0.0 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 851 per 100,000, 57% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 608, burglary at 243, vehicle theft at 0 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Shelbina receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Shelbina vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault0.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property851.1/100K
57% below US avg
Burglary243.2/100K
Theft607.9/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
Shelbina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.8 inches
2% above US avg
Snowfall5.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density901/sq mi
Coordinates39.6939°N, 92.0430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in Driest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 42°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.2 in

Shelbina has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F — from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.4").

14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 56% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 78.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 81.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density901/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.0%

Safety & Disasters

C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Drive Alone81.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Frequently Asked Questions About Shelbina

What is the population of Shelbina?

Shelbina has a population of 2,108 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 901 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.2 years. The population is 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

Is Shelbina expensive to live in?

Shelbina is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $52,176, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $79,500 (72% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $666 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Shelbina safe?

Shelbina is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 851 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Shelbina receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Shelbina?

Shelbina has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 266 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.8 inches, with 5.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Shelbina?

The job market in Shelbina is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.2% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 1.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Shelbina?

The median home value in Shelbina is $79,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $164,099. For renters, the median monthly rent is $666. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Shelbina?

Schools in Shelbina score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 14.7% of adults in Shelbina hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. 5.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Shelbina?

The obesity rate in Shelbina is 41.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.6% of adults are smokers. 32.7% are physically inactive. 27.9% of residents report depression. 10.3% lack health insurance (above the national rate).

What is transportation like in Shelbina?

The average commute in Shelbina is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 81.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Shelbina?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Shelbina is 96.5% White, 1.9% Black or African American, 0.9% Hispanic or Latino. 96.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.2% speak Spanish. 7.2% of the population are military veterans. 14.0% of residents have a disability. 86.3% have health insurance coverage.

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