At a Glance
Median Income
$54,500
$31,639 per capita
Home Value
$128,100
Zillow: $179,148
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
18.2% 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?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shelby residents earn a median household income of $54,500 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,639. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 875 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelby is $128,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,148. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
0.0% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
85.3% 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 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population259
Median Age65.6 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,500
Per Capita$31,639
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,968M
Avg Weekly Wage$948
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,100
Rent
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$179,148
Housing Units160
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,161/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation642 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Shelby was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Porter County Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
41.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.