Livability Score

66
/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, 2.3% take public transportation in Shelby.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Shelby is 86/100 - 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 2,322 per 100k, which is 16% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,970 crimes per 100k
C-
Violent Crime
353 crimes per 100k
C
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employment C

The median income in Shelby is $41,827 - which is 23% lower than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$41,827
F
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
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 $102,300 - which is 23% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$102,300
F
Home Appreciation Rate
7%
B+
Home Affordability
2.4x (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, 2.3% take public transportation in Shelby.
Drive to Work
88%

11% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
2%

3% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
2%

1% 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

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