Shelby County , Illinois

Population: 20,867 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $68,457 Home $130,400 Rent $762/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 20,867 residents, Shelby County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike.

$68,457
Median Income
household
$130,400
Home Value
median
$762/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $68,457
Per Capita Income $33,372
Poverty Rate 9.9%
Median Home Value $130,400
Median Gross Rent $762/mo
Owner Occupied 78.5%
Renter Occupied 21.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 20,867
Median Age 45.5 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 17.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

37.6%
Obesity
9.6%
Diabetes
15.2%
Smoking
31.1%
High Blood Pressure
22.6%
No Physical Activity
22.4%
Depression
36.9%
Insufficient Sleep
79.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 51.7  ·  52th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
39.76
🌀 Hurricane
40.68
🔥 Wildfire
12.56
❄️ Winter Storm
53.60
🌍 Earthquake
78.66
☀️ Drought
93.42

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