Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Chester's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Shops (1) F
Shell
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Shelby.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Shelby is 87/100 - which is 3% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime C+

Shelby crime rates are 1,877 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,545 crimes per 100k
B-
Violent Crime
332 crimes per 100k
C
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employment C

The median income in Shelby is $48,229 - which is 12% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$48,229
F
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
A+
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health B+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Shelby Medical Clinic
Doctor
Shelby Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A-
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housing A

Shelby home prices are $101,600 - which is 23% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$101,600
F
Home Appreciation Rate
-1%
C
Home Affordability
2.1x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Shelby graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
87%
B-
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings N/A

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Shelby? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Chester's
      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Shelby? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Shelby.
      Drive to Work
      94%

      18% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Shelby a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Shelby Medical Clinic