Illinois
Shelbyville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,248. Residents earn $54,400 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shelbyville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Shelbyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shelbyville is $54,400, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Shelbyville is $111,200, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $724 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Shelbyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,400 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,043 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,653 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 468 |
| County GDP | $1,098M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,683 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.31% |
| Commute Time | 11.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $111,200 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $146,657 |
| Census Median Rent | $724 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,683 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.31% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,898/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 639 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4095°N, 88.8000°W |
| County FIPS | 17173 |
Winner: Republican by 60.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,024/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 11.8 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |