Shelby County , Indiana
Population: 45,104 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $71,301 Home $188,300 Rent $956/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 45,104 residents, Shelby County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Shelby County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$71,301
Median Income
household
$188,300
Home Value
median
$956/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $71,301 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,637 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| Median Home Value | $188,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $956/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 45,104 |
| Median Age | 41.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 19.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.2%
Obesity
13.9%
Diabetes
18.1%
Smoking
35.1%
High Blood Pressure
26.2%
No Physical Activity
26.9%
Depression
35.9%
Insufficient Sleep
80.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 43.4 · 43th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
78.85
🌀 Hurricane
13.02
🔥 Wildfire
4.71
❄️ Winter Storm
50.86
🌍 Earthquake
72.61
☀️ Drought
60.11
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