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Shell Rock, Iowa, in Butler county, is 19 miles NW of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 157 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 1,298.
In Shell Rock, about 62% of adults are married.
In 2000, Shell Rock had a median family income of $44,265.
Political donors in Shell Rock favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $20. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Shell Rock has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.
In Shell Rock, 92% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Shell Rock to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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