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Shelby, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 718 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +3.2%
 
Males: 346  (48.3%)
Females: 372  (51.7%)
Median resident age:

35.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51570.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,121 (it was $31,250 in 2000)
Shelby:

$52,121
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,726 (it was $14,720 in 2000)

Shelby city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $132,662 (it was $71,900 in 2000)
Shelby:

$132,662
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $161,699; detached houses: $161,333

Median gross rent in 2022: $838.

March 2022 cost of living index in Shelby: 83.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 11.5%
(12.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 18.2% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Shelby, IA (2022)
    • 62689.4%White alone
    • 557.9%Hispanic
    • 162.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Shelby, Iowa as of April 19, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Shelby is 165 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (38.9%), American (10.2%), Irish (7.2%), European (4.8%), Danish (4.5%), Polish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/24/1877

Elevation: 1338 feet

Land area: 1.64 square miles.

Population density: 439 people per square mile   (low).

Shelby, Iowa map

3 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.4%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,897 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,412 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Council Bluffs, IA (28.0 miles , pop. 58,268).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (34.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (401.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Tennant, IA (2.4 miles),
Minden, IA (2.4 miles ),
Avoca, IA (2.5 miles ),
Corley, IA (2.8 miles),
Persia, IA (2.8 miles ),
Hancock, IA (3.1 miles ),
Neola, IA (3.1 miles ),
Portsmouth, IA (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.51 N, Longitude: 95.45 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Shelby, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Shelby, IA in 2022
Shelby satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2003: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $140,000
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $85,400
Number of permits per 10,000 Shelby, IA residents
Average permit cost in Shelby, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.1%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +59 (+9.3%).
Most common industries in Shelby, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.1%)
  • Educational services (5.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.8%)
  • Gasoline stations (4.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.3%)
  • Health care (6.1%)
  • Rail transportation (5.6%)
  • Machinery (5.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (15.9%)
  • Educational services (8.6%)
  • Social assistance (7.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.6%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (4.6%)
Most common occupations in Shelby, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (4.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.0%)
  • Carpenters (5.0%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (6.6%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.0%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.6%)
  • Child care workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Shelby, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Shelby-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/26/1976, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.5 miles away from the Shelby city center injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/27/1953, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 39.1 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Shelby-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 279% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 360.9 miles away from Shelby center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 419.8 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 196.8 miles away from Shelby center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi) earthquake occurred 315.5 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 263.0 miles away from the city center
On 12/17/2009 at 02:53:42, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 79.6 miles away from Shelby center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Shelby County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Shelby topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Shelby:

  • REM IOWA-BIRCH COTTAGE (29 EAST STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Shelby:

  • AVOCA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 3 miles away; AVOCA, IA)
  • MYRTUE MED CTR HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • HARLAN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • MYRTUE MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; HARLAN, IA)
  • ELM CREST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HARLAN, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Shelby:

  • Iowa Western Community College (about 25 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; Full-time enrollment: 5,344)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 31 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • Creighton University (about 32 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (about 33 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 2,815)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (about 35 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,073)
  • Bellevue University (about 35 miles; Bellevue, NE; FT enrollment: 7,139)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 78 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Shelby Fire and Rescue (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Shelby include: First Presbyterian Church (A), United Lutheran Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Shelby Township Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotel: Shelby Country Inn (15 East Street).

Shelby County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

65.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.0%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

16 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
54 people in other group homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Shelby (2011 data):

  • The Shelby County State Bank: Shelby Branch at 425 East Street, branch established on 1905/01/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $224.6 mil, Deposits: $201.5 mil, headquarters in Harlan, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 9 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Shelby:

Marital status in Shelby, IA
  • Never married: 39.7%
  • Now married: 42.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 12.6%

For population 25 years and over in Shelby:

  • High school or higher: 87.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 13.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Shelby
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Shelby, IA (based on Shelby County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic3,4646
Evangelical Protestant3,34417
Mainline Protestant2,03311
Other1901
None3,136-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Shelby County:

3.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Here:

8.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 6
Here:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.4%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.0%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Shelby:

48.2%
State:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.2%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Shelby:

30.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

24.3%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Shelby:

19.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Shelby:

6.8
Iowa:

6.8

Overweight people:
Shelby:

43.0%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Here:

52.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Shelby:

77.1%
State:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Shelby, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 1$4,326$51,9120$0
Streets and Highways 1$2,187$26,2440$0
Water Supply 1$5,229$62,7480$0
Electric Power 1$3,080$36,9600$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$702
Totals for Government 4$14,822$44,4661$702

Shelby government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $1,185,000 ($1650.42)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $442,000 ($615.60)
    Regular Highways: $269,000 ($374.65)
    Local Fire Protection: $171,000 ($238.16)
    Financial Administration: $130,000 ($181.06)
    Water Utilities: $97,000 ($135.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $52,000 ($72.42)
    Police Protection: $35,000 ($48.75)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,000 ($26.46)
    Health - Other: $17,000 ($23.68)
    Sewerage: $15,000 ($20.89)
    General Public Buildings: $14,000 ($19.50)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($5.57)
    General - Other: $4,000 ($5.57)
    Libraries: $3,000 ($4.18)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $2,000 ($2.79)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($1.39)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $213,000 ($296.66)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $59,000 ($82.17)

Shelby government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $64,000 ($89.14)
    Solid Waste Management: $41,000 ($57.10)
    Other: $23,000 ($32.03)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $23,000 ($32.03)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $43,000 ($59.89)
    Rents: $5,000 ($6.96)
    Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($4.18)
    Special Assessments: $2,000 ($2.79)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($2.79)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $636,000 ($885.79)
    Water Utilities: $187,000 ($260.45)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $80,000 ($111.42)
    General Local Government Support: $14,000 ($19.50)
  • Tax - Property: $624,000 ($869.08)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $56,000 ($77.99)
    Other License: $6,000 ($8.36)
    Other Selective Sales: $5,000 ($6.96)

Shelby government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,494,000 ($2080.78)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,411,000 ($1965.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $82,000 ($114.21)

Shelby government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,634,000 ($3668.52)

Businesses in Shelby, IA

  • Dairy Queen: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Shelby:

  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMA (960 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: KMA BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KYFR (920 AM; 5 kW; SHENANDOAH, IA; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Shelby:

  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KNOD (105.3 FM; HARLAN, IA; Owner: WIRELESS BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KSOM (96.5 FM; AUDUBON, IA; Owner: MEREDITH COMMUNICATIONS L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Shelby:

  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 28Number of bridges
  • 243ft / 74.0mTotal length
  • 102,325Total average daily traffic
  • 39,661Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Shelby, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21940-1949
  • 41950-1959
  • 81960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Shelby, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Shelby)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Lat: 41.521667 Lon: -95.466944, Call Sign: WQPZ256,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.295 MHz, Grant Date: 08/06/2022, Expiration Date: 09/25/2032, Certifier: Kerry Kiesel, Registrant: Bonsall Tv, 618 Iowa Ave., Dunlap, IA 51529, Phone: (712) 643-5922, Email:

  • Lat: 41.495833 Lon: -95.448556, Call Sign: WQRE629,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.945 MHz, 159.615 MHz, 160.050 MHz, 159.825 MHz, 159.780 MHz, Grant Date: 04/26/2013, Expiration Date: 04/26/2023, Cancellation Date: 07/15/2023, Certifier: Robert K Kohanek, Registrant: United Radio Communications, Inc., 9200 S Oketo Ave, Bridgeview, IL 60455, Phone: (630) 240-0911, Fax: (630) 477-0367, Email:

  • Lat: 41.590972 Lon: -95.460056, Call Sign: WRNT324, Licensee ID: L02475440,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.252 MHz, Grant Date: 08/19/2021, Expiration Date: 08/19/2031, Certifier: Adam Mclaughlin, Registrant: Adam Mclaughlin, 643 Fir Rd, Shelby, IA 51570, Phone: (712) 579-2691, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

6
  • SHELBY, IA, Lat: 40.516194 Lon: -95.450361, Call Sign: WPSD692,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.281 MHz, 956.281 MHz, Grant Date: 03/18/2021, Expiration Date: 03/21/2031, Certifier: Chris Jerome, Registrant: Midamerican Energy Company, 666 Grand Ave, 2900 Ruan Center, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 242-4367, Email:

  • SHELBY, 33662 380th Street (Lat: 41.500139 Lon: -95.464806), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WPWU923,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6004.50 MHz, 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 12/20/2022, Expiration Date: 01/24/2033, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • YORKSHIRE, 370th Street (Lat: 41.492111 Lon: -95.580417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 80.8 m, Call Sign: WPWU925,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6770.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/15/2013, Expiration Date: 01/24/2023, Cancellation Date: 08/27/2018, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • SHELBY, 118 Elmwood Road (Lat: 41.511917 Lon: -95.481083), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WQUS332,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6034.15 MHz, 6123.10 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, 6152.75 MHz, 5945.20 MHz, 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 09/25/2014, Expiration Date: 09/25/2024, Certifier: John E Monday, Registrant: At&t Services, Inc., 208 S Akard St, 20f, Dallas, TX 75202, Phone: (855) 699-7073, Email:

  • IA-SHELBYSO1, Approx. 32823 380th Street (Hv1064 Shelby) (Lat: 41.491806 Lon: -95.455417), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 59.4 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WRMJ642,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz, 11565.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 04/20/2021, Expiration Date: 04/20/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • MINWT, 3392 Waverly Ave (Lat: 41.514000 Lon: -95.544000), Type: Tank, Structure height: 45 m, Call Sign: WSBU663, Licensee ID: L01753407,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10995.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 03/12/2024, Expiration Date: 03/12/2034, Certifier: Chris Corrin, Registrant: Western Iowa Wireless, 33553 270th St, Neola, IA 51559, Phone: (712) 485-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

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  • Call Sign: N0IEJ, Licensee ID: L00203141, Grant Date: 11/29/2016, Expiration Date: 02/21/2027, Registrant: Todd P Rivera, 702 Station St, Shelby, IA 51570

  • Call Sign: N0XIG, Licensee ID: L00653438, Grant Date: 04/02/2013, Expiration Date: 06/08/2023, Certifier: Wilbert C Sick, Registrant: Wilbert C Sick, 325 Elmwood Rd, Shelby, IA 51570-5203

  • Call Sign: N0XIH, Licensee ID: L00653439, Grant Date: 04/11/2013, Expiration Date: 06/08/2023, Certifier: Maxine R Sick, Registrant: Maxine R Sick, 325 Elmwood Rd, Shelby, IA 51570

  • Call Sign: N3XUU, Licensee ID: L00008353, Grant Date: 06/15/2016, Expiration Date: 07/12/2026, Certifier: Paula J Evans, Registrant: Paula J Evans, 33950 380th Street, Shelby, IA 51570

  • Call Sign: W0DJN, Licensee ID: L00799479, Grant Date: 03/13/2014, Expiration Date: 05/14/2024, Certifier: Robert E Stuhr, Registrant: Robert E Stuhr, 426 100th St, Shelby, IA 51570

  • Call Sign: W3IVZ, Previous Call Sign: K3IVZ, Licensee ID: L00001498, Grant Date: 06/12/2019, Expiration Date: 07/10/2029, Certifier: Paul F Stefancic, Registrant: Paul F Stefancic, 109 Willow Circle, Shelby, IA 51570

  • Call Sign: KE0CSK, Licensee ID: L01915536, Grant Date: 01/13/2015, Expiration Date: 01/13/2025, Certifier: Eric M Sieh, Registrant: Eric M Sieh, 32407 390th St, Shelby, IA 51570


FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: VANS AIRCRAFT INC RV-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 12435, N12435, N-12435, Serial Number: 120435, Year manufactured: 2012, Airworthiness Date: 10/07/2012, Certificate Issue Date: 08/22/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Derald L Graybill, 412 Road M16, Shelby, IA 51570

Most common first names in Shelby, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William1384.2 years
John1278.0 years
Anna982.0 years
James775.3 years
Walter679.5 years
Ida688.0 years
Donald669.8 years
Charles583.4 years
Ralph586.6 years
Clarence577.8 years
Most common last names in Shelby, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1078.4 years
Jensen984.7 years
Nielsen878.4 years
Peterson778.2 years
Evans784.3 years
Rihner677.6 years
Kern686.0 years
Best578.6 years
Petersen577.6 years
Bladt580.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Shelby, IA
  • 84.6%Utility gas
  • 14.5%Electricity
  • 0.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Shelby, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 40.0%Utility gas


Shelby compared to Iowa state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
There are 2 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 1 patent application in 2008-2024.

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