Shell Rock, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Butler County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,634 Population 1,021/sq mi density
$70,556 Median Income $34,234 per capita
$159,100 Home Value $230,427 Zillow
$750 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,556 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Shell Rock, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,556
6% below
$34,234 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
44% below
Zillow: $230,427
Median Rent
$750/mo
36% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Shell Rock Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Shell Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
56%
Rent
64%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shell Rock a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Shell Rock residents earn a median household income of $70,556 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,234. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Shell Rock is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,427. Median rent is $750/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.

Education

17.8% of adults in Shell Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shell Rock has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,634
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,021/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,556
Per Capita$34,234
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$750
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$230,427
Housing Units625
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death5,243/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.3 in/yr
Elevation906 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Shell Rock was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Waterloo Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.