Shelby, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Richland County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,706
Population
1,375/sq mi density
$52,760
Median Income
$27,234 per capita
$117,300
Home Value
$191,694 Zillow
$724
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
281
Violent Crime/100K
1,156 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$52,760 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,300 home value, $724/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelby experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 49.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8851°N, 82.6583°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mansfield Lahm Regional (MFD) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in |
Shelby has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.5").