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Shelby, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Toole County County
Shelby, MT
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 $53,357 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,495. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 239 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelby is $206,000 , 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,469. Median rent is $769/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Shelby reports 192 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,340/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelby has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.