Shellsburg 71 Excellent
Shellsburg Livability #300 ranked city in Iowa#6,257 ranked city in the USARanks better than 78% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Shellsburg

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Schools

    The high score in the schools category can be attributed to outstanding test scores, elevated graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Health & Safety

    Subpar air quality and the limited availability of certain health-related facilities such as hospitals, police stations, doctors and pharmacies may have contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Shellsburg transportation information

      Statistic Shellsburg Iowa National
      Average one way commute25min19min26min
      Workers who drive to work85.5%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool8.1%8.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.5%3.5%2.8%
      Working from home3.0%4.5%4.6%
      Source: The Shellsburg, IA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).