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Shelby, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pottawattamie County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
797
Population
385/sq mi density
$60,333
Median Income
$37,037 per capita
$156,300
Home Value
$228,900 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
246
Violent Crime/100K
1,421 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$60,333 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,346 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 385/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5056°N, 95.4494°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pottawattamie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in |
Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").