Shelbyville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Shelby County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
17,436
Population
1,747/sq mi density
$73,733
Median Income
$34,104 per capita
$238,600
Home Value
$308,434 Zillow
$979
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
134
Violent Crime/100K
1,019 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,733 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$238,600 home value, $979/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelbyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,747/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2068°N, 85.2306°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Shelbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and September the driest (3.5").