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Shelbyville, Indiana

Introduction to Shelbyville, Indiana

Shelbyville, Indiana, in Shelby county, is 26 miles SE of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city is located in the Indianapolis metropolitan area. Shelbyville has a population of 17,951.

Shelbyville History

Shelbyville was originally inhabited by the Delaware Native American tribe. It was first settled in in 1820. Francis Walker was one of the first settlers here. The first railroad of Shelbyville was built and put into operation on July 4, 1834. The area was incorporated on January 21, 1850. It was named in honor of Isaac Shelby, the governor of Kentucky.

Shelbyville and nearby Attractions

  • Grover Museum
  • Greenburg Reservoir State Fishing Area
  • New Albany - Floyd County Park
  • James Whitcomb Riley House
  • White River State Park

Things To Do In Shelbyville

Sunset Park, Kennedy Park, Blue River Park, Morrison Park, Sunrise Park, Clearwick Park, Pioneer Park, Sunset Park and Roger Shaw Memorial Park are all popular relaxation spots in and around Shelbyville. Shelbyville also includes several picnic areas and scenic trails. You can also plan a trip to the Meridian Park Family Aquatic Center. The Grover Museum and Greenburg Reservoir State Fishing Area are also worth visiting.

Shelbyville Transportation

Columbus Municipal Airport can be reached within a few minutes.

Shelbyville Higher Education

The University of Indianapolis and Ivy Tech State College- Central Indiana are close by.

High Points

Shelbyville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 13%Shelbyville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 14%Shelbyville Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Shelbyville Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Shelbyville, IN

Comparing Shelbyville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men68
Well-Paid Single Women57
Senior Citizens54
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity48
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better56
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built35

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