Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Shellsburg is a small town in Iowa with a population of 752. Residents earn $69,750 per year, which is 7% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shellsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Shellsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shellsburg is $69,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Shellsburg is $184,100, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $928 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Shellsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches, including 34.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,750 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,674 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,300 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,771 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,760 |
| County GDP | $21,899M |
| Restaurants | 543 |
| Healthcare | 760 |
| Retail | 691 |
| Manufacturing | 202 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,996 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.26% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $184,100 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $310,783 |
| Median List Price | $232,500 |
| Median List Price | $232,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $98 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $928 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,996 |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.26% |
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,001/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 760 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.8 inches |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 775 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0929°N, 91.8713°W |
| County FIPS | 19113 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 940/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.6% |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 760 |
| Restaurants | 543 |
| Retail Stores | 691 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |