Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Shelbyville is a small city in Indiana with a population of 19,866. Residents earn $58,532 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shelbyville receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, 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 $58,532, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 14.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Shelbyville is $151,100, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $970 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
With 1,001 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,900 per 100,000, 48% above the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Shelbyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,532 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,284 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,775 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,013 |
| County GDP | $2,846M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 96 |
| Retail | 124 |
| Manufacturing | 70 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,666 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.76% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Census Median | $151,100 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $220,489 |
| Median List Price | $212,500 |
| Median List Price | $212,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $130 |
| Homes Sold | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.3% |
| Inventory | 59 |
| Census Median Rent | $970 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,375 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 57.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,666 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.76% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 28.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,559/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 96 |
| Total Violent | 1,001.1/100K |
| 163% above US avg | |
| Murder | 5.2/100K |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.3/100K |
| Robbery | 20.8/100K |
| Assault | 938.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,899.7/100K |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 404.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,163.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 332.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.0 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 13.7 sq mi (35.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5453°N, 85.7795°W |
| County FIPS | 18145 |
Winner: Republican by 48 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,451/sq mi |
| Total Area | 13.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 9 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 96 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |