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Shelby, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County
Shelby, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Shelby a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shelby residents earn a median household income of $27,728 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,422. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 841 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelby is $82,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,339. Median rent is $613/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Shelby reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelby has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.