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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.5453°N, 85.7795°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Indianapolis International (IND) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in |
Shelbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.3").