Shelbyville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Shelby County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
19,866 Population 1,451/sq mi density
$58,532 Median Income $31,284 per capita
$151,100 Home Value $227,832 Zillow
$970 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
260 Violent Crime/100K 1,045 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,532 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $970/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
260 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Shelbyville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,532
22% below
$31,284 per capita
Home Value
$151,100
46% below
Zillow: $227,832
Median Rent
$970/mo
17% below
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
260/100K
32% below
1,045/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
14.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Shelbyville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shelbyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
54%
Rent
83%
Poverty
120%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
68%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shelbyville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shelbyville residents earn a median household income of $58,532 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,284. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,013 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shelbyville is $151,100 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,832. Median rent is $970/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Shelbyville reports 260 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,045/100K.

Education

17.1% of adults in Shelbyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shelbyville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population19,866
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density1,451/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,532
Per Capita$31,284
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty14.9%
County GDP$2,846M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,100
Rent$970
Ownership57.4%
Zillow$227,832
Housing Units9,149
Rent Burden24.3%

Crime

F
Violent260/100K
Property1,045/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,559/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation780 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Shelbyville was founded in 1822.
The median home in Shelbyville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.