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A town of 265.
Population
265
residents
Median home value
$310K
Census ACS
Household income
$102K
median
Median age
38.2
years
Jobs based here
110
Balanced
Small town
265 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Pleasant MoundSterlingVernon CenterWinnebago CityShelby
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Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Shelby. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Shelby has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 7°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter10–27°
Spring35–56°
Summer60–81°
Fall38–58°
Oct 7
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Shelby
Most working residents leave Shelby for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Mankato (26%), North Mankato (11%) and Mapleton (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
5%work in town
Where working residents work
In Shelby5%
Mankato26%
North Mankato11%
Mapleton5%
Lake Crystal4%
22 mi
median commute distance
110
jobs based in Shelby
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Shelby is
Shelby beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
32 measures vs. Minnesota
1 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Shelby | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 76.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.7% | 5.9% |
Madelia Health
16.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →