Shell RockKS
A town of 154.
154 people, and everyone knows the way
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Shell Rock’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shell Rock. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 88% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Shell Rock
Most working residents leave Shell Rock for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Emporia (25%), Madison (12%) and Eureka (5%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Shell Rock has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Shell Rock is
Shell Rock beats the Kansas average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Shell Rock | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.6% | 11.2% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 13% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.1% |
0% of Shell Rock is conserved land
1.1 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
100% of working residents leave Shell Rock for work
Where Shell Rock’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023