Overview

Shelby County, IN (shown in white) has 411.14 mi² of land area and 1.62 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Bartholomew County, IN
• Decatur County, IN
• Hancock County, IN
• Johnson County, IN
• Marion County, IN
• Rush County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 666' to a high of 899', with a weighted average of 777.1' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 20.1°F to average highs around 85.4°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 53.5°F. Average annual precipation is 47.3". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Shelby County is 45,862 with 18,276 households. These households are spread across 14 unique municipalties (not all shown).