At a Glance
Median Income
$52,290
$24,563 per capita
Home Value
$224,700
Zillow: $312,688
Median Rent
$935/mo
27.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
440/100K
1,918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
20.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
20.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelbyville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.0% (17% 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 $312,688. 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 440 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,918/100K.
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 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population24,125
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,249/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,290
Per Capita$24,563
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty20.3%
County GDP$2,921M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A
Home Value$224,700
Rent$935
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$312,688
Housing Units8,865
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent440/100K
Property1,918/100K
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,720/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.4 in/yr
Elevation782 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute27 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Shelbyville was founded in 1810.
The median home in Shelbyville was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.