Shellsburg, Iowa

Population 982

Shellsburg is located in Benton County, IA. The population is 982, making Shellsburg the 5th largest city in Benton County.

There are 1 public schools in Shellsburg with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Shellsburg is low , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Shellsburg is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Shellsburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Shellsburg include Canton Township, Fayette Township and Benton Township.

Shellsburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 4.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 81%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.6%

Crime Rate

66.85% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 59
  • Violent Crimes: 197
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 158
  • Property Crime: 631
  • Larceny Theft: 414

Registered Offenders

33.51% Higher than national avg.
  • 2 offenders in Shellsburg
  • 20.37 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Moderate 3.1%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Shellsburg, IA and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Shellsburg's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • In 2013, the city of Shellsburg, IA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Shellsburg, IA issued 0 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $675
  • 1 Bedroom: $720
  • 2 Bedrooms: $950
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,320
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,505

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Environmental Hazards

1 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (292/314)
    Shellsburg, IA has 92.99% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.33 Average
    Shellsburg, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 17.83°
  • February 22.92°
  • March 37.82°
  • April 49.15°
  • May 61.04°
  • June 70.01°
  • July 73.48°
  • August 69.62°
  • September 62.25°
  • October 49.63°
  • November 38.68°
  • December 25.03°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Shellsburg, IA

Earthquakes
Shellsburg, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Shellsburg, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Shellsburg, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Shellsburg, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Shellsburg, IA: $50,667

Unemployment

Unemployment in Shellsburg is 3.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 48.40%
White Collar - 51.60%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Rod Blum

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

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  • No fire stations found in Shellsburg, IA

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1 Library view all

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  • No retirement homes found in Shellsburg, IA
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