Shelby, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,709 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$27,728 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
52.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$416 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$455 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bolivar County
3
Cleveland Urban Area
3
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bolivar County
3
Cleveland Urban Area
3
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 41
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 81
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 6 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 84% of residents leaning left and 13% leaning right.

Liberal (85%) (13%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 11%
Hillary Clinton 88%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 13, MS State House District 29, MS
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Schools

Shelby School
<1 miles, NE • 1 star
Northside High School
<1 miles, S • 1.9 star
John F Kennedy Memorial Hi School
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
It Montgomery Elementary School
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Delta State University
14 miles, S • 1.9 star
Coahoma Community College
24 miles, NE • 1 star
Mississippi Delta Community College
38 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Bolivar Medical Center
14 miles, S • 3.2 star
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah
20 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
88 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Monroe Regional Airport
124 miles, SW • 1 star
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