Shellsburg, IA
Living in Shellsburg
Bikeability11
Walkability40
Commute47
Public Transit13
Affordability69
Public Safety91
Airports16
Hospitals88
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
959Population+81 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$52kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector89%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office22%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$153kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$618Median Monthly Rent+$109 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K11%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas74%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shellsburg
United States45
Iowa35
Cedar Rapids Metro Area25
Benton County13
Property Crime in Shellsburg
United States48
Iowa43
Cedar Rapids Metro Area54
Benton County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shellsburg
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado17
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shellsburg, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shellsburg, IA
Central Lutheran School
9 miles, SW
Xavier High School
9 miles, SE
Essential Montessori
10 miles, SE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Shellsburg, IA
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
13 miles, SE
Mount Mercy University
13 miles, SE
Coe College
13 miles, SE
Cornell College
26 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shellsburg, IA
Virginia Gay Hospital
9 miles, NW
St Lukes Hospital
13 miles, SE
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
14 miles, SE
Compass Memorial Healthcare
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Shellsburg, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
17 miles, SE
Waterloo Regional Airport
42 miles, NW
Dubuque Regional Airport
63 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
83 miles, SE