Shelby, MT

Shelby, Montana

Shelby, Montana, in Toole county, is 74 miles N of Great Falls, Montana (center to center) and 487 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 3,216 residents.

The People and Families of Shelby

In Shelby, about 50% of adults are married. People in Shelby have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.

The people of the city are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shelby had a median family income of $41,046. More so than most places, the people in Shelby generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Shelby are poor than in most places in Montana.

Shelby Housing

According to the 2000 census, 70% of the housing in Shelby was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Shelby, 87% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Shelby let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Shelby, MT

Comparing Shelby to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes

Shelby Almanac

Shelby Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Shelby Public Libraries

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Shelby Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Shelby, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Shelby Hospitals

MARIAS MEDICAL CENTER - CAH
(Government - Local)
640 PARK DRIVE
(406) 434-3200
Emergency Service: Yes

Shelby High Schools (2004)

SHELBY HIGH SCHOOL
1001 VALLEY STREET
406-424-8910
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 195 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Shelby Colleges

(List of All Montana Colleges)

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