Shelbyville is a small town of 525 in Missouri, with a median household income of $44,306
.
Strengths:
Shelbyville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Shelbyville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Shelbyville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Shelbyville metro area.
Metric
Shelbyville, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$62,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$44,306
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Shelbyville's violent crime rate is 101.2 per 100,000 residents
— 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
101.2 /100k
Property Crime
387.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Shelbyville is served primarily by NORTH SHELBY.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Shelbyville, MO
National Avg
School District
NORTH SHELBY
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Shelbyville sees average highs of 35.7°F in January
and 86.6°F in July,
with 41.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.9 inches of snow per year.
Shelbyville has a median home value of $62,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $44,306.
Shelbyville's violent crime rate is 101.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 387.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Shelbyville are operated by NORTH SHELBY.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shelbyville, MO has a population of 525, a median household income of $44,306, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Shelbyville averages 35.7°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.0 inches
with about 15.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Shelbyville, Missouri is 525 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Shelbyville: median home $62,000, median household income $44,306, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Shelbyville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.