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Shelbyville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bedford County County
Shelbyville, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Shelbyville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Shelbyville residents earn a median household income of $52,290 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,563. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,069 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelbyville is $224,700 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $307,390. Median rent is $935/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Shelbyville reports 829 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,023/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Shelbyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelbyville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.