Shelby, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Oceana County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,571
Population
1,568/sq mi density
$53,309
Median Income
$24,023 per capita
$124,000
Home Value
$246,771 Zillow
$682
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
46
Violent Crime/100K
413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$53,309 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches. The area receives 78.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,568/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6121°N, 86.3645°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Oceana County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gerald R Ford International (GRR) 66 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in |
Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.0").