Minnesota
Shelly is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 195. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Shelly receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Shelly offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Shelly is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 27.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Shelly is $88,300, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Shelly has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,905 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,820 |
| Unemployment | 8.5% |
| 136% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $246M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $88,300 |
| 69% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 7,593/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.0 inches |
| 34% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 929/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4582°N, 96.8197°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27107 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.0% |
| 41% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 929/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |