Shelby, AL

Living in Shelby

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 15
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 91
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 13
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Schools 49
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Residents

885 Population -582 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +8 (2010–19)
6% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -22% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian79%
Native American4%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate36%
Some College52%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree1%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone30%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$38k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +14% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
97% Lived Here Last Year +28% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K26%
$125K to $149K3%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office33%
Service20%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value -$4.7k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$12 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied +36% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached60%
Mobile home37%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20139%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K6%

House Heating Type

Electricity80%
LP gas13%
Utility gas3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Shelby

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Shelby County26

Property Crime in Shelby

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Shelby County20

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (18%)(80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump84%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 6 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 63 4 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 78 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 3 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shelby

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding62
Tornado40
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Shelby, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Shelby, AL

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The Day Program
16 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Shelby, AL

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Samford University
27 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Shelby, AL

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St Vincent's Chilton
16 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Shelby, AL

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Columbus Airport
104 miles, SE