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Crime in Shelbyville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shelbyville. Key points include:
There were 205 total crimes in Shelbyville in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelbyville is 1,141.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelbyville is 133.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelbyville is 1,007.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Shelbyville is -46.14% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Shelbyville Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelbyville / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 205 | 1,141.5 | 1,563.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 24 | 133.6 | 213.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 5.6 | 35.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 94.7 | 139.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 181 | 1,007.9 | 1,349.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 23 | 128.1 | 193.6 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 134 | 746.1 | 930.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 24 | 133.6 | 226.2 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Shelbyville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shelbyville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Kentucky. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shelbyville is 99 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shelbyville is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shelbyville is $305,922.
The median income in Shelbyville is $75,610.
Shelbyville's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shelbyville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shelbyville | Kentucky | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 89 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 99 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 93 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shelbyville, KY Weather
The average high in Shelbyville is 66.0° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 86.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 11.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shelbyville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 86.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shelbyville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shelbyville
The current population in Shelbyville is 17,668. The population has increased 31.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,668 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 17,436 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 17,239 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 16,932 | 4.2% |
| 2020 | 16,244 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 16,009 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 15,660 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 15,318 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 15,039 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 14,782 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 14,558 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 14,323 | 1.7% |
| 2012 | 14,081 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 13,771 | 2.7% |
| 2010 | 13,403 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelbyville
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Shelbyville is:
67.1% White with 11,861 White residents.
5.6% African American with 988 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 30 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 139 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 147 Other residents.
6.2% Two Or More with 1,094 Two Or More residents.
19.3% Hispanic with 3,409 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.1% | 81.5% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.6% | 7.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.2% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 5.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shelbyville
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Shelbyville is 50.7% female with 8,952 female residents.
Shelbyville is 49.3% male with 8,716 male residents.
| Gender | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelbyville for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed high school / ged.
16.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Shelbyville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shelbyville, Kentucky
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10.8% of households in Shelbyville earn Less than $10,000.
2.9% of households in Shelbyville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.4% of households in Shelbyville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Shelbyville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Shelbyville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.8% of households in Shelbyville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.2% of households in Shelbyville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.6% of households in Shelbyville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.9% of households in Shelbyville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.1% of households in Shelbyville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shelbyville | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.9% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.4% | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 8.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 12.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.8% | 17.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.2% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.6% | 15.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.1% | 7.2% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)







