At a Glance
Median Income
$69,750
$33,674 per capita
Home Value
$184,100
Zillow: $310,783
Median Rent
$928/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
1,162/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Shellsburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shellsburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shellsburg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shellsburg residents earn a median household income of $69,750 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,674. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shellsburg is $184,100 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $310,783. Median rent is $928/month, with 22.5% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Shellsburg reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,162/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Shellsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shellsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population752
Median Age43.7 yrs
Density940/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,750
Per Capita$33,674
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A+
Home Value$184,100
Rent$928
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$310,783
Housing Units385
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property1,162/100K
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,001/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation775 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Shellsburg was founded in 1854.
The median home in Shellsburg was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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