Shelburn, Indiana

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Population in July 2008: 1,246. Population change since 2000: -1.7%

Males: 604	(48.5%)
Females: 642	(51.5%)

Median resident age:	34.3 years
Indiana median age:	35.2 years

Zip codes: 47879.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $30,886 (it was $25,714 in 2000)

Shelburn:	$30,886
Indiana:	$47,448

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,851

Shelburn:	$15,851
Indiana:	$23,805

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $51,708 (it was $37,700 in 2000)

Shelburn:	$51,708
Indiana:	$122,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $58,747; Detached houses: $63,821; Townhouses or other attached units: $6,726; In 2-unit structures: $196,915; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $102,038; Mobile homes: $17,821; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $5,000

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Races in Shelburn:

White Non-Hispanic (97.6%)
Two or more races (1.3%)
Hispanic (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Shelburn: 71.2 (very low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (18.2%), English (13.2%), German (11.4%), Irish (10.3%), Dutch (5.2%), Italian (2.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 540 feet

Land area: 0.66 square miles.

Population density: 1893 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Shelburn

High school or higher: 74.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Unemployed: 9.4%
Mean travel time to work: 27.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Shelburn town

Never married: 18.5%
Now married: 53.3%
Separated: 1.1%
Widowed: 8.9%
Divorced: 18.2%

2 residents are foreign born

This town:	0.2%
Indiana:	3.1%

According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Shelburn, Indiana in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Shelburn to the number of sex offenders is 312 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Shelburn:	0.9% ($323)
Indiana:	0.9% ($868)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Terre Haute, IN (20.1 miles , pop. 59,614).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (79.0 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (184.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Farmersburg, IN (2.3 miles ), Hymera, IN (2.3 miles ), Sullivan, IN (2.4 miles ), Dugger, IN (3.2 miles ), Jasonville, IN (3.3 miles ), Merom, IN (3.5 miles ), Hutsonville, IL (3.9 miles ), Carlisle, IN (3.9 miles ).

Latitude: 39.18 N, Longitude: 87.40 W

Area code: 812

Population change in the 1990s: +63 (+5.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (16%)
Public administration (11%)
Plastics and rubber products (9%)
Transportation equipment (6%)
Truck transportation (5%)
Mining (4%)
Food and beverage stores (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Health care (18%)
Accommodation and food services (16%)
Transportation equipment (8%)
Educational services (6%)
Finance and insurance (5%)
Public administration (5%)
Personal and laundry services (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (12%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4%)
Other construction workers and helpers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Health technologists and technicians (12%)
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
Cashiers (5%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (5%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)

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Average climate in Shelburn, Indiana

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Shelburn-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 127% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/29/1963, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 11.1 miles away from the Shelburn town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 34.6 miles away from the town center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Shelburn-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 56.8 miles away from Shelburn center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 36.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 85.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 54.4 miles away from Shelburn center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 55.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/21/2008 at 05:38:29, a magnitude 4.0 (4.0 MB, 4.0 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 53.0 miles away from Shelburn center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Shelburn:

SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 7 miles; SULLIVAN, IN)
HEALTHSOUTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 15 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN)

Political contributions by individuals in Shelburn, IN

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shelburn:

IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE-WABASH VALLEY (about 15 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,099)
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; TERRE HAUTE, IN; FT enrollment: 9,597)
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY (about 36 miles; VINCENNES, IN; FT enrollment: 6,201)
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; GREENCASTLE, IN; FT enrollment: 2,197)
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 47 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; FT enrollment: 9,582)
INDIANA UNIVERSITY-BLOOMINGTON (about 48 miles; BLOOMINGTON, IN; FT enrollment: 33,835)
LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 57 miles; MATTOON, IL; FT enrollment: 3,666)

Public elementary/middle school in Shelburn:

SHELBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 198; Location: 620 N WASHINGTON ST; Grades: KG - 06)

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Average household size:

This town:	2.5 people
Indiana:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This town:	68.8%
Whole state:	68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This town:	7.6%
Whole state:	5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	18.0%
Whole state:	9.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This town:	10.1%
Whole state:	4.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Shelburn, IN

7 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Shelburn compared to Indiana state average:

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Median house value below state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage below state average.
Number of college students below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

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Banks with branches in Shelburn (2009 data):

Harris National Association: Shelburn Branch at 12 West Mill Street, branch established on 1944-02-07. Info updated 2008-10-06: Bank assets: $67,306.7 mil, Deposits: $53,354.5 mil, headquarters in Chicago, IL, negative income in the last year, 290 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of Montreal

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2004 Presidential Election results in Sullivan County Indiana:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (74%) Electricity (20%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%) Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (1%) Wood (1%)

Religion statistics for Shelburn

Adherents

Name	Christian Churches and Churches of Christ	American Baptist Churches in the USA	United Methodist Church	Churches of Christ	Southern Baptist Convention
Adherents	22.1%	19.0%	18.3%	10.4%	6.0%
Congregations	6.8%	6.8%	28.8%	20.3%	6.8%

Name	Catholic Church	General Conference Churches of God	New Testament Association Independent Baptist Churches/Other Fundamental Baptists	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Other religions
Adherents	5.3%	3.1%	3.0%	2.8%	9.8%
Congregations	1.7%	1.7%	1.7%	5.1%	20.3%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration	1	$3,543	$42,516	0	$0
Other Government Administration	0	$0		5	$2,157
Police Protection - Officers	1	$1,971	$23,652	0	$0
Sewerage	1	$2,799	$33,588	0	$0
Water Supply	3	$6,232	$24,928	1	$1,240
Totals for Government	6	$14,545	$29,090	6	$3,397

Shelburn government finances in 2002:

Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $18,000
Charges - Sewerage: $229,000
Current Operations - Water Utilities: $530,000
Sewerage: $237,000

Housing & Community Development: $111,000

General - Other: $97,000

Regular Highways: $41,000

Police Protection: $22,000

Parks & Recreation: $6,000
Federal Intergovernmental - Housing & Community Development: $111,000
General - Interest on Debt: $50,000
Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,397,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $710,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,313,000
Other, NEC: $667,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $84,000
Other, NEC: $43,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $24,000
Interest Earnings: $4,000

Rents: $1,000
Other Capital Outlay - General - Other: $7,000
Regular Highways: $3,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $137,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $447,000
Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $9,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $49,000
Highways: $32,000

All Other: $3,000
Tax - Property: $80,000
Public Utilities: $2,000

NEC: $1,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $54,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $80,000

5.36% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($29,245 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	5.36%
Indiana average:	6.54%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Vigo County, IN	1.52% ($27,616 average AGI)
from Greene County, IN	0.99% ($27,699)
from Knox County, IN	0.35% ($35,231)

6.11% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,262 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.11%
Indiana average:	6.56%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Vigo County, IN	1.77% ($27,576 average AGI)
to Greene County, IN	0.78% ($24,500)
to Marion County, IN	0.34% ($28,360)

Strongest AM radio stations in Shelburn:

WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)
WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WNDI (1550 AM; 0 kW; SULLIVAN, IN; Owner: J T M BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
WGCL (1370 AM; 5 kW; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: SARKES TARZIAN, INC,)
KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
WBTO (1600 AM; 1 kW; LINTON, IN)
WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shelburn:

WNDI-FM (95.3 FM; SULLIVAN, IN; Owner: J T M BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WBOW-FM (102.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
WQTY (93.3 FM; LINTON, IN; Owner: THE ORIGINAL COMPANY, INC.)
WMGI (100.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WTHI-FM (99.9 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
WMMC (105.9 FM; MARSHALL, IL; Owner: JDL BROADCASTING, INC.)
WISU (89.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA STATE UNIV. BD. OF TRUSTEES)
WPFR-FM (93.9 FM; CLINTON, IN; Owner: WORD POWER, INC.)
WTYE (101.7 FM; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: ANN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
WWSY (95.9 FM; SEELYVILLE, IN; Owner: BRIGHT TOWER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WWVR (105.5 FM; WEST TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
WMHD-FM (90.7 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ROSE-HULMAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)
WSKT (92.7 FM; SPENCER, IN; Owner: MID-AMERICA RADIO OF INDIANA, INC.)
WCRT (88.5 FM; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE)

TV broadcast stations around Shelburn:

WBAK-TV (Channel 38; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: INDIANA BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
WTWO (Channel 2; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
WTHI-TV (Channel 10; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
W43BV (Channel 43; TERRE HAUTE, IN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WTIU (Channel 30; BLOOMINGTON, IN; Owner: THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY)
W57AO (Channel 57; ROBINSON, IL; Owner: FULL GOS. BUS. MENS. FELLOW INTL.)

Shelburn fatal accident list:
Mar 4, 2004 03:53 AM, Us-41, Sr-48, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Feb 3, 1991 02:39 AM, 41, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jul 21, 1983 07:50 AM, Mill St., Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1
Dec 21, 1982 12:37 AM, 48, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 2

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1

Nursing Home Rtu, Call Sign: WNMI471, Licensee ID: L00023047
Assigned Frequencies : 173.237 MHz
Grant Date: 11/22/2003, Expiration Date: 02/13/2014
Registrant: Shelburn, Town Of, 25 N Railroad St, Shelburn, IN 47879, Phone: (812) 397-5900

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 4

Call Sign: KA9ABV, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 12/24/1997, Expiration Date: 12/24/2007
Registrant: Max E Taft, 213 Lincoln, Shelburn, IN 47879
Call Sign: KA9ABW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01326698
Grant Date: 09/25/2007, Expiration Date: 12/24/2017, Certifier: Steven E Taft
Registrant: Steven E Taft, 7771 N County Rd 200 W, Shelburn, IN 47879
Call Sign: N9NVW, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00413479
Grant Date: 10/24/2001, Expiration Date: 01/21/2012
Registrant: Kenneth W Persinger, 3 E Broadway St, Shelburn, IN 47879
Call Sign: N9WEM, Previous Call Sign:
Grant Date: 02/08/1994, Expiration Date: 02/08/2004, Cancelation Date: 02/09/2006
Registrant: Lawrence E Trueblood, Rr 2 Box 68, Shelburn, IN 47879

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1

Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-180 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 3763T , Serial Number: 28R-30074, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 11/11/1967
Registrant (Corporation): W S Ataras Engineering Inc, 6274 N County Road 25 E, Shelburn, IN 47879

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 42
Hazardous Condition: 3
Service Call: 1
Good Intent Call: 1

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