Shelby County, AL

Living in Shelby County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 6
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Commute 36
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 58
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 14
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Schools 57
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Residents

213k Population +26k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
43% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black12%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate20%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$78k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service13%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$212k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$861 Median Monthly Rent +$191 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shelby County

United States45
Alabama48

Property Crime in Shelby County

United States48
Alabama52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 6 0
Mar 55 5 1
Apr 62 4 0
May 70 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 79 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 63 3 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelby County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado33
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shelby County, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shelby County, AL

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Indian Springs School
8 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Shelby County, AL

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Samford University
15 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Shelby County, AL

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Callahan Eye Hospital
18 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Shelby County, AL