At a Glance
Median Income
$60,333
$37,037 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
Zillow: $239,098
Median Rent
$872/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
16.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelby a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 4.4% (22% above 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 $239,098. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population797
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density385/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,333
Per Capita$37,037
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$6,263M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$872
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$239,098
Housing Units392
Rent Burden31.9%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,293/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,346 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shelby was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.