Shelby County, MO

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
6,011 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,127 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$432 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$429 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Missouri
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 4 26
Feb 2 4 31
Mar 3 1 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 5 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 75
Sep 4 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 2 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 30% of residents leaning left and 66% leaning right.

Liberal (31%) (67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MO State Senate District 18, MO State House District 4, MO
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Schools

North Shelby High
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
North Shelby Elem
4 miles, E • 4.1 star
South Shelby Middle School
6 miles, SW • 1.9 star
South Shelby High
6 miles, SW • 4.1 star

Colleges

Moberly Area Community College
33 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Kirksville Area Technical Center
37 miles, N • 1 star
Culver-Stockton College
37 miles, E • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Moberly Regional Medical Center
31 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Hannibal Regional Hospital
35 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northeast Regional Medical Center
38 miles, N • 4.1 star

Airports

Columbia Regional Airport
68 miles, SW • 1 star
St Louis Lambert International Airport
117 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
128 miles, E • 1 star