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Crime in Shelby summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Shelby. Key points include:
There were 130 total crimes in Shelby in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 1,404.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 270.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Shelby is 1,134.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Shelby is -33.72% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Shelby Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Shelby / 100k People |
Ohio / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 130 | 1,404.6 | 1,844.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 270.1 | 293.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 45.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 18 | 194.5 | 197.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 105 | 1,134.5 | 1,551.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 172.9 | 206.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 88 | 950.8 | 1,132.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 10.8 | 212.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Shelby summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Shelby. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Ohio. Key points include:
The cost of living in Shelby is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Shelby is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Shelby is $184,565.
The median income in Shelby is $58,351.
Shelby's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Shelby Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Shelby | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 54 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 92 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 97 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Shelby, OH Weather
The average high in Shelby is 59.3° and the average low is 39.7°.
There are 81.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 40.9 inches of precipitation each year with 38.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Shelby |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 40.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 38.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Shelby Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Shelby
The current population in Shelby is 8,865. The population has decreased 3.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,865 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 8,706 | 4.1% |
| 2022 | 8,360 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 8,294 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 8,282 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 8,866 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 8,809 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 8,878 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 8,751 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 8,910 | -2.6% |
| 2014 | 9,149 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 9,022 | -2.2% |
| 2012 | 9,229 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 9,414 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 9,177 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Shelby
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Shelby is:
94.5% White with 8,377 White residents.
0.3% African American with 26 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 144 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 189 Two Or More residents.
1.4% Hispanic with 128 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Shelby | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.5% | 75.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 12.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 4.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Shelby
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Shelby is 56.3% female with 4,990 female residents.
Shelby is 43.7% male with 3,875 male residents.
| Gender | Shelby | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.3% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.7% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Shelby for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Shelby completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Shelby completed 9-12th grade.
50.0% of adults in Shelby completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Shelby completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Shelby completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Shelby completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Shelby completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Shelby completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Shelby completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Shelby | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 50.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Shelby, Ohio
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6.9% of households in Shelby earn Less than $10,000.
5.4% of households in Shelby earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.3% of households in Shelby earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in Shelby earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.7% of households in Shelby earn $35,000 to $49,999.
23.1% of households in Shelby earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Shelby earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Shelby earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.1% of households in Shelby earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.2% of households in Shelby earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Shelby | OH | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.4% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.7% | 11.6% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.1% | 16.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.1% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
