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
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
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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