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Shelby, MT
City in Toole County, Montana.
Population
3,216
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
556
ZIP codes
0
Shelby and its ZIP codes
Shelby at a glance
- Shelby is about 72 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- It is the 34th most populous of 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- Households here earn a median of $58,413 a year, 19% less than the Montana figure of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,700 (38% below Montana) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for Shelby, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shelby, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,413
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$232,700
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
37.7
Average commute
14.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (753), Irish Americans (442), Norwegian Americans (301).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Toole County. PPP loans are for Shelby.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,384
1,758 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,456
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$40.6M
FY 2026, $8,172 per person
How people get to work
Shelby, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 14.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shelby, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
368
Countywide, mostly high wind
July high / Jan low
82° / 6°F
12.1 inches of rain a year
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shelby, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
20.2%
U.S. 12.8% +7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.7%
U.S. 11.1% +2.6 pts
Cities near Shelby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Camrose ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| KevinTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| ConradCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| ValierTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Horizon ColonyCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Cut BankCity | 25 mi | 1.2 |
| Little BrowningCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| Santa RitaCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.5 |
| SunburstTown | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| New Miami ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| Glacier ColonyCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| Midway ColonyCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shelby, MT in?
- Shelby is in Toole County, Montana.
- What is the population of Shelby, MT?
- About 3,216 people live in Shelby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shelby?
- Nearby places include Camrose Colony (16 mi), Kevin (19 mi), Conrad (22 mi), Valier (23 mi), Horizon Colony (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023