What are the schools like in Shelby, IN?

School district data for Shelby is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Shelby?

The median household income in Shelby, IN is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is N/A.

What is the weather like in Shelby, IN?

Shelby has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.7 inches.

Shelby, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Shelby, IN affordable or expensive?

Shelby's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Shelby is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is N/A and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Shelby, IN?

Shelby has a violent crime rate of 196.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 945.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Shelby, IN a Good Place to Live?

Shelby is a small town of 308 in Indiana, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Shelby's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shelby is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Shelby city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Shelby's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Shelby costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Shelby, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Shelby's violent crime rate is 196.1 per 100,000 residents — 48% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

196.1 /100k

Property Crime

945.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Shelby, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Shelby sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 40.9 inches of annual precipitation and 29.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Shelby, IN
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	40.9"
Annual Snowfall	29.7"

Demographics

Metric	Shelby, IN	National Avg
Population	308	—
Median Age	66.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	N/A	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	76.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Thayer, IN 2 mi Roselawn, IN 4 mi Sumava Resorts, IN 5 mi Schneider, IN 5 mi Lake Village, IN 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Shelby

Shelby, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

46377

Shelby vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shelby, IN affordable or expensive?

Shelby's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Shelby roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Shelby, IN?

Shelby's violent crime rate is 196.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 945.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Shelby?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Shelby, IN a good place to live?

Shelby, IN has a population of 308, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of N/A. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Shelby?

Shelby averages 31.5°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.9 inches with about 29.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Shelby?

Shelby, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 46377.

What is the population of Shelby?

The population of Shelby, Indiana is 308 with a median age of 66.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Shelby?

Key numbers for living in Shelby: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shelby side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.