Shelby, IA
Living in Shelby
Bikeability4
Walkability1
Commute72
Public Transit10
Affordability95
Public Safety86
Airports40
Hospitals83
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools97
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
651Population+62 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-18% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income-$455 (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$103kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$608Median Monthly Rent+$248 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier55%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity27%
LP gas1%
Utility gas70%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shelby
United States45
Iowa35
Shelby County15
Property Crime in Shelby
United States48
Iowa43
Shelby County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelby
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding31
Tornado22
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shelby, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shelby, IA
Shelby County Catholic School
12 miles, NE
St Albert Catholic Schools
26 miles, SW
Bridgewood Education
27 miles, SW
Heartland Christian School
29 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Shelby, IA
Creighton University
31 miles, SW
Clarkson College
32 miles, SW
University of Nebraska Medical Center
32 miles, SW
University of Nebraska at Omaha
34 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shelby, IA
Myrtue Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Chi Health Missouri Valley
23 miles, W
Cass County Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Methodist Jennie Edmundson
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Shelby, IA
Eppley Airfield
27 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
78 miles, NW
Lincoln Airport
82 miles, SW
Des Moines International Airport
92 miles, E