Shelby township, Iowa
Shelby township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Shelby township is a geographic entity located in Shelby County, Iowa. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 968. The land area covers 39.53 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 968 | ±227 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.9 yrs | ±6.4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 426 | ±84 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 490 | ±84 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 426 | ±84 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 64 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $183,100 | ±$44,935 |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | ±$96 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $64,712 | ±$10,382 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,068 | ±$5,495 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 71 | ±33 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7% | ±4.4% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 466 | ±127 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.2% | ±7.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 11,821 (2024)
ID: 193302
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ASSISTANT TO COUNTY AUDITOR
612 COURT ST, HARLAN IA 51537-1464
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Avoca, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-08 | Avoca, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Avoca, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Harlan, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Neola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Neola, IA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Neola, IA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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AVOCA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.4 mi away | 213 N ELM ST, AVOCA, IA, 51521 |
(712) 343-6358
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HARLAN COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 718 COURT, HARLAN, IA, 51537 |
(712) 755-5934
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WALNUT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.5 mi away | 224 ANTIQUE CITY DR, WALNUT, IA, 51577 |
(712) 784-3533
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ECKELS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 17.2 mi away | 207 S HIGHWAY, OAKLAND, IA, 51560 |
(712) 482-6668
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WOODBINE CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.5 mi away | 58 5TH ST, WOODBINE, IA, 51579 |
(712) 647-2750
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LOGAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.1 mi away | 121 E 6TH ST, LOGAN, IA, 51546 |
(712) 644-2551
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ELK HORN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 2027 WASHINGTON, ELK HORN, IA, 51531 |
(712) 764-2013
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LIED IRWIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.3 mi away | 509 ANN, IRWIN, IA, 51446 |
(712) 782-3335
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DUNLAP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.2 mi away | 102 S 10TH ST, DUNLAP, IA, 51529 |
(712) 643-5311
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MISSOURI VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 23.2 mi away | 420 E HURON ST, MISSOURI VALLEY, IA, 51555 |
(712) 642-4111
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARLAN, IA US, located 8.4 miles from Shelby township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.7° | 10.3° | 20.5° | 0.90" | 7.6" |
| February | 35.7° | 13.7° | 24.7° | 0.98" | 7.6" |
| March | 49.9° | 25.3° | 37.6° | 2.05" | 4.0" |
| April | 63.3° | 36.4° | 49.8° | 3.34" | 1.5" |
| May | 74.1° | 49.3° | 61.7° | 4.74" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.6° | 59.9° | 71.7° | 5.17" | 0.0" |
| July | 85.9° | 63.6° | 74.7° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| August | 84.0° | 60.8° | 72.4° | 4.32" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.5° | 51.7° | 65.1° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.4° | 39.1° | 52.2° | 2.37" | 0.9" |
| November | 49.3° | 25.9° | 37.6° | 1.43" | 2.2" |
| December | 35.9° | 15.7° | 25.8° | 1.31" | 6.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennant city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Shelby city | City | 3.4 mi | — |
| Corley CDP | CDP | 5.9 mi | — |
| Persia city | City | 6.9 mi | — |
| Avoca city | City | 7.3 mi | — |
| Portsmouth city | City | 7.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1916593834. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.