Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Shelby is a small town in Indiana with a population of 259. Residents earn $54,500 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shelby receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Shelby stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Shelby is $54,500, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 75 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Shelby is $128,100, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Shelby experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 29.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,500 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,639 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $948 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,170 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 875 |
| County GDP | $1,968M |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 125 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,315 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.81% |
| Commute Time | 75.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $128,100 |
| 55% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,118 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,267 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,473 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,907 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,338 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,315 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.81% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,161/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 59.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 29.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1934°N, 87.3427°W |
| County FIPS | 18073 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.40 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.2% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 64 |
| Retail Stores | 125 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 75.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 100.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |