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Shellsburg, IA


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Shellsburg, Iowa

Shellsburg, Iowa, in Benton county, is 13 miles NW of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 206 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. The city contains a population of approximately 938.

The People and Families of Shellsburg

In Shellsburg, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Shellsburg, at least compared to other cities of its size.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shellsburg had a median family income of $49,219.

Shellsburg Housing

Shellsburg has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Iowa, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Shellsburg, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Shellsburg, IA

Comparing Shellsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men87
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Age of the Population43
Senior Citizens42
Racial Diversity35
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income88
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home54
Short Commute Times41
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents42
Affordability of Property Taxes43
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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