Shelby County, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
48,007 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,822 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$521 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$677 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sidney Urban Area
2
Ohio
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sidney Urban Area
4
Ohio
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 26
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (27%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OH State Senate District 12, OH State House District 85, OH
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Schools

Longfellow Elementary School
3 miles, S • 3.7 star
Northwood Elementary School
3 miles, S • 4.1 star
Whittier Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Upper Valley Career Center
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Edison State Community College
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Wright State University-Lake Campus
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Wilson Memorial Hospital
4 miles, S • 3.2 star
Grand Lake Health System
17 miles, N • 4.1 star
Upper Valley Medical Center
17 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Mary Rutan Hospital
24 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
68 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Rickenbacker International Airport
76 miles, SE • 1 star
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