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Shelbyville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bedford County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
24,125
Population
1,249/sq mi density
$52,290
Median Income
$24,563 per capita
$224,700
Home Value
$307,390 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
829
Violent Crime/100K
3,023 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,290 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$224,700 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
829 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Shelbyville enjoys a temperate climate with 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.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 782 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5013°N, 86.4517°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bedford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
Shelbyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.6").