City profile
Shelbyville, KY
Shelby County · Population 17,668
Shelbyville is a town in Shelby County, KY with about 17,668 residents and a typical home value near $257,000. It is 29 miles from Louisville, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
79°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$257,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,568
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
91
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 62/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Tornado, Lightning
Nearest major airport
28 mi to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 67% Republican
Community
Population
17,668
Black population
5.8%
County
Shelby County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 17,668 residents
- Typical home value about $257,000
- 29 miles from Louisville, KY
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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