At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$25,905 per capita
Home Value
$88,300
Zillow: $166,270
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
14.6%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.7% smoking rate
How Shelly Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shelly's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shelly 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
Shelly residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,905. The unemployment rate stands at 14.6% (306% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shelly is $88,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,270. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Education
20.0% of adults in Shelly hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shelly has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density929/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
D
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,905
Unemployment14.6%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,300
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$166,270
Housing Units113
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
Elevation869 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Shelly was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Hector International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.