The Town FilesShelby County, Ohio
47,929 people. The median home is worth $208,100 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $73,978.
Towns in Shelby County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney | 20,589 | $169,900 | $60,668 | 40.7 |
| Fort Loramie | 1,590 | $276,500 | $93,750 | 31.7 |
| Anna | 1,470 | $167,200 | $80,788 | 31.5 |
| Jackson Center | 1,441 | $167,000 | $64,900 | 34.3 |
| Botkins | 1,155 | $218,400 | $80,000 | 36.1 |
| Russia | 712 | $260,000 | $61,685 | 28.3 |
People and housing
| Shelby County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $922 | $914 |
| Median household income | $73,978 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.4% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
26,643 jobs in 2024, average pay $62,089 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 479 storm events in Shelby County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Shelby County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).