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Shelby, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
Shelby, IA
At a Glance
How Shelby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shelby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Shelby a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shelby residents earn a median household income of $60,333 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,037. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,746 business establishments, including 209 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelby is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,900. Median rent is $872/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Shelby reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelby has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.