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Shelby, Michigan

       
Total population 72,293 Average January/July temperatures 12.7° / 66.9°
Median home price $ 183,268 Annual Precipitation 32.38 in. /yr.
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Shelby, Michigan

This city is the home of the National Asparagus Festival.

Climate
Abundant, lake effect snowfall is common for the town.
Cultural Attractions
The Shelby Man-Made Gemstone Factory, which makes the most varieties of man-made gemstones in the world, offers visitors a look into the way natural and man-made gems are created.
Geography
Located in the western-central part of the state, Shelby is slightly inland from Lake Michigan.
Historical
The city was originally named Churchill's Corners, after the first postmaster, Walter H. Churchill.
Recreation
Shelby boasts plenty of parks, and proximity to Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 21.51 ° / 3.91 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 79.21 ° / 54.63 °
Precipitation (?) 32.38 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 18 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 59
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 102
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 183,268
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $62606.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $64204
Maximum state income tax (?) N/A
State sales tax (?) 6 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 2.230 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 24
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 32
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 12
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 161
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 12
Number of libraries within the county (?) 38
Number of museums within the county (?) 11
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 72,293
Population density (?) 2,084 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 52.2% growth
Population over 55 (?) 16,757 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 72
Number of clinics within the county (?) 109
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 106
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