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Shelby, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
709
Population
1,313/sq mi density
$75,795
Median Income
$34,779 per capita
$112,200
Home Value
$193,409 Zillow
$521
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
1,702 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,795 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $521/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 24.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,646 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1942°N, 97.4263°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lincoln (LNK) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 23°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").