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Shelbyville INFORMATION

Population: 11,915

Male 50% Female 50%
Married 55%
Single 45%

City rating

This rating is a weighted average of commute time, crime rate, population, median salary, and more.

8/10

Overall value

This score adds annual household income and cost of living to the city rating.

6/10

Density (Population per mile²)

Compared to New York, Shelbyville has a very low population density. Shelbyville is perfect for those who like a quiet city.

1,575 Shelbyville
27,441 New York

City Info

With a quality of life rating of 8/10 and an overall value of 6/10, there are many things to love about Shelbyville, KY, but there are also a few factors that may not be the best fit for everyone. Most homeowners will be happy in Shelbyville, but be sure to visit first to make sure it’s the best place for you.

Population density is a way of determining how crowded an area is. Shelbyville has a population density of 1,575, with 11,915 current residents.

Out of the 11,915 current residents, 50% are male and 50% are female. 55% of the residents are married and 45% are single.

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Residence

Air quality

Best air quality

Weather

  • 52% Sun
  • 46% Rain
  • 13% Snow

Condition

55°F average temperature

  • 18 years Median home age
  • $140,280 Median home price
  • -0.37% Home appreciation rate
  • 7.48% Annual property tax
  • 47.6%
    Homes owned
  • 44.2%
    Homes rented
  • 8.3%
    Homes vacant

Residence

As for living in Shelbyville, the air quality is 87% and the weather, on average, is 52% sunny, 46% rainy, and 13% snowy. The average temperature is 55°F.

Whether you’re looking to buy or rent a home in Shelbyville, you should know that 47.6% of homes are owned while 44.2% of homes are rented, and 8.3% of homes are vacant. The median price of a home is $140,280, the median age of homes is 18 years, the annual home appreciation is -0.37% and the annual property tax is 7.48%.

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Community

Religious diversity

  • Crime rate (per 100,000)

    5

  • Average age

    33

  • Political majority

    Republican Republican

Community

When looking at the community of Shelbyville, it’s important to determine the crime rate. Shelbyville’s crime rate is 5 total number of crimes reported per 100,000 total population. The average age of residents in Shelbyville is 33 years and the breakdown of political affiliations is 37.06% Democratic, 61.76% Republican, and 1.18% Independent.

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Locale

Unemployment

10%

Education

Student teacher ratio 1:15

Occupation

  • Management, Business, Art & Sciences
    14.7%
  • Sales & Office Occupations
    20.3%
  • Service Occupations
    12.6%
  • Production, Transportation & Material Moving
    28.4%
  • Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance
    7.4%
  • 75%
    High school diploma
  • 5%
    Some college or associates degree
  • 13%
    Bachelors degree
  • 7%
    Graduate or professional degree

Locale

When looking at Shelbyville, it’s important to understand employment statistics. 9.90% of residents are unemployed in Shelbyville (which does not include the percentage of residents who are no longer in the labor force). Of the employed Shelbyville residents: 14.7% of employed residents work in the management and business field, 14.71% are in the arts and sciences field, 12.6% are in the customer service field, 20.3% are in the sales field, 1.96% work in farming, fishing, and forestry, 7.4% of employed residents work in the construction field, and 28.4% work in production. When it comes to education, the ratio of teachers to students is 1:15. The percentage of residents who have graduated high school is 75.26%, 5.11% of residents have an associate’s degree, 12.70% of residents have a bachelor’s degree, and 6.50% have a master’s degree.

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Transit

Average commute time

Daily breakdown: by transport type

  • Public
    transportation
  • Car
  • Carpool
  • Work at home

Transit

If you plan on commuting to work in Shelbyville, you should be aware that the average commute time is 23 minutes, compared to the national average commute time of 26 minutes. When it comes to commuting, residents of Shelbyville have a few different options. 77% of commuters use their own cars, 18% of commuters carpool, 0% of commuters use the transit system, and 2% of residents work from home.

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