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Shell, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Big Horn County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
34 Population 30/sq mi density
45°F Avg Temperature 311 sunny days/yr
369 Violent Crime/100K 844 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Shell, WY

At a Glance

Violent Crime
369/100K
3% below
844/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
27.0%
16% below
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
311 sunny days/yr

How Shell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Shell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Shell reports 369 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 844/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Shell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Shell has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population34
Density30/mi²
Male / Female0% / 100%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans34.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$768M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$372,277
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent369/100K
Property844/100K

Health

Obesity27.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,577/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation4,195 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 13%
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Worland Municipal (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.