Shelley, ID

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,987 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,864 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$267,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$991 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bingham County
3
Blackfoot Urban Area
3
Idaho
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Bingham County
3
Blackfoot Urban Area
3
Idaho
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 15 21
Feb 1 12 24
Mar 1 8 34
Apr 1 4 43
May 2 2 52
Jun 1 0 60
Jul 1 0 67
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 2 45
Nov 1 9 32
Dec 1 17 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 13%

Schools

Hazel Stuart Elementary School
<1 miles, NW 2.3 star
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
<1 miles, E 2.3 star
Shelley Senior High School
<1 miles, W 3.2 star

Colleges

Stevens-Henager College
8 miles, NE 1 star
College of Eastern Idaho
10 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mountain View Hospital
9 miles, E 5 star
Bingham Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW 2.3 star

Airports

Idaho Falls Regional Airport
10 miles, NE 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
40 miles, SW 1 star
Jackson Hole Airport
71 miles, E 1.4 star
Yellowstone Airport
103 miles, NE 1 star