Shelby County, Indiana
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 69% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
- top 9% for airport distance
- bottom 3% for sunny days
Shelby County is a county in Indiana with about 45,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for weather. Standout strengths include airport distance, unemployment, and air quality. It rates lower on school quality and sunny days.
Official websiteco.shelby.in.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
very cold
cold
comf.
warm
hot
warm
comf.
cold
v.cold
62%33%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.3 in3.1 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US counties
Home Value$170k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$910better than 33% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 63% of US counties
Income Tax4.95%better than 50% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 1.75%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.07%better than 59% of US counties
Unemployment3.3%better than 78% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.3 in53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall14.9 inbetter than 47% of US counties
Sunny Days168 daysbetter than 3% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 54% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk43.4better than 55% of US counties
Air Quality37 AQIbetter than 77% of US counties
School Quality47.0better than 32% of US counties
Violent Crime849/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Crime1033/100kbetter than 44% of US counties
Community
Population44,94066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.541st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1321st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4963rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.4%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.9%50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.6%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 49% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 47% of US counties
Airport Distance30 mibetter than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.2%better than 62% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.01better than 72% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 44% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shelby County an affordable place to live?
- Shelby County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Shelby County?
- The median home value in Shelby County is $170k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Shelby County?
- Median household income in Shelby County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Shelby County?
- Median gross rent in Shelby County is $910 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Shelby County safe?
- Shelby County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 849/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1033/100k.
- What is the weather like in Shelby County?
- Shelby County averages 76°F in July and 29°F in January, with 44.3 in of annual precipitation and about 168 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Shelby County?
- Public-school quality in Shelby County is below average, scoring better than 32% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Shelby County?
- The average one-way commute in Shelby County is 24 min.
Other counties in Indiana
Explore Indiana
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)