Shelby County , Ohio

Population: 48,007 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $72,822 Home $190,300 Rent $904/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 48,007 residents, Shelby County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Ohio and neighboring counties alike.

$72,822
Median Income
household
$190,300
Home Value
median
$904/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $72,822
Per Capita Income $36,711
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Median Home Value $190,300
Median Gross Rent $904/mo
Owner Occupied 73.7%
Renter Occupied 26.3%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 48,007
Median Age 40.1 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.6%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.5%
Obesity
10.9%
Diabetes
17.0%
Smoking
33.5%
High Blood Pressure
28.0%
No Physical Activity
25.6%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
76.3%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 56.2  ·  56th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
68.54
🌀 Hurricane
40.63
🔥 Wildfire
10.34
❄️ Winter Storm
67.06
🌍 Earthquake
86.55
☀️ Drought
12.60

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