Shelby County, AL
Living in Shelby County
Bikeability2
Walkability6
Commute36
Public Transit2
Affordability58
Public Safety75
Airports24
Hospitals30
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
213kPopulation+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
$78kMedian 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
$212kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$861Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelby County, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelby County, AL
Cornerstone Christian School
6 miles, SE
Westwood Baptist Weekday Edu Ministry
7 miles, W
Joseph S Bruno Montessori Academy
7 miles, NW
Indian Springs School
8 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Shelby County, AL
Strayer University-Alabama
12 miles, N
University of Montevallo
15 miles, SW
Samford University
15 miles, NW
University of Alabama at Birmingham
18 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelby County, AL
Shelby Baptist Medical Center
8 miles, W
Grandview Medical Center
12 miles, N
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
15 miles, N
Callahan Eye Hospital
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Shelby County, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
69 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
111 miles, W