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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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