Shelbyville, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
583 Population 747/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $24,625 per capita
$75,600 Home Value $261,629 Zillow
$450 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,600 home value, $450/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Shelbyville, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,875
38% below
$24,625 per capita
Home Value
$75,600
73% below
Zillow: $261,629
Median Rent
$450/mo
61% below
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.9%
27% above
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°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
62%
Home Value
27%
Rent
39%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
61%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shelbyville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $46,875 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,625. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shelbyville is $75,600 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,629. Median rent is $450/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

17.8% of adults in Shelbyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shelbyville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population583
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density747/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,875
Per Capita$24,625
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty9.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$75,600
Rent$450
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$261,629
Housing Units297
Rent Burden21.7%

Health

Obesity40.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation771 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.1%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

Shelbyville was founded in 1836.
The median home in Shelbyville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (33 miles).
20.9% of the population has a disability.