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Shelby, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
Shelby, NE
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 $75,795 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,779. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelby is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,409. Median rent is $521/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Shelby reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,702/100K.
Education
16.2% of adults in Shelby hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below the national average). 95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 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 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.