Shelbyville, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
Shelbyville is a community in Shelby County, Kentucky, home to about 17,668 people spread across 10.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $41,658 a year, and a typical home is worth about $257,100. About 36.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.4% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 26 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Shelbyville ranks number 25 of 552 in population, number 145 in median household income, number 107 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Shelbyville typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 20°F. The area sees roughly 15 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Simpsonville, KY | 6.4 mi. | 3,062 |
| 2. | Eminence, KY | 11.2 mi. | 2,724 |
| 3. | Pleasureville, KY | 11.8 mi. | 1,123 |
| 4. | Smithfield, KY | 12.4 mi. | 153 |
| 5. | Taylorsville, KY | 13.8 mi. | 1,496 |
| 6. | La Grange, KY | 15.4 mi. | 10,311 |
| 7. | Pewee Valley, KY | 15.9 mi. | 1,483 |
| 8. | New Castle, KY | 15.9 mi. | 1,052 |
What is the population of Shelbyville, Kentucky?
Shelbyville has a population of about 17,668 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Shelbyville, Kentucky in?
Shelbyville is located in Shelby County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in Shelbyville, Kentucky?
The median home value in Shelbyville is about $257,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Shelbyville, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Shelbyville is about $41,658 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Shelbyville, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 21 tornadoes have been recorded in Shelby County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Shelbyville, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 20 degrees, with around 15 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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