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Shelly, MN
City in Norman County, Minnesota.
Population
229
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,086
ZIP codes
0
Shelly and its ZIP codes
Shelly at a glance
- Shelly is about 15 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norman County. PPP loans are for Shelly.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,723
1,874 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,965
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.8M
FY 2026, $8,826 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shelly, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
45
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 1°F
22.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shelly, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.8%
U.S. 11.1% -3.3 pts
Cities near Shelly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Caledonia, NDCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.5 |
| NielsvilleCity | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| HalstadCity | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ClimaxCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Hillsboro, NDCity | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| HendrumCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BeltramiCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| Buxton, NDCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Grandin, NDCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| AdaCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Reynolds, NDCity | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| PerleyCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Blanchard, NDCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Gardner, NDCity | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| FisherCity | 23 mi | 0.4 |
| Mayville, NDCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelly, MN in?
- Shelly is in Norman County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Shelly, MN?
- About 229 people live in Shelly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelly?
- Nearby places include Caledonia, ND (3.2 mi), Nielsville (4.9 mi), Halstad (7.5 mi), Climax (10 mi), Hillsboro, ND (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023