Shelby
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Shelby is a charming small city in North Carolina, known for its musical heritage, historic downtown, and friendly community spirit. The city blends Southern tradition with a growing arts and culinary scene amidst a tranquil, suburban backdrop.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
4,907
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
35.29°, -81.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,165
Local Cost
$1,355
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
25.6°C
Winter Avg
4.6°C
Record High
41.2°C
Record Low
-18.6°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1131 mm
Internet Speed
270 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
6
Transport
65
Walk Score
65
Footways
130.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.