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Small-town charm, big-hearted community.

Shelby County offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, characterized by close-knit communities and a strong sense of local pride. The pace of life is slower here, allowing residents and visitors alike to appreciate the simple pleasures of rural living.

Downtown Shelby County
COMMUNITY GUIDE · SHELBY COUNTY
Shelby County, Shelby County

City Snapshot

Population

20,990

County

Shelby County

Timezone

America/Chicago

Median Income

$65,585

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Emergency Services

Poison Control

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Domestic Violence Hotline

Child Abuse Hotline

Veterans Crisis Line

Shelby Health

Shelbyville Ambulance Service

This Week

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Beecher Police Department

Enchanted Effingham

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Shenandoah

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Community Leaders

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Richard Durbin

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

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Tammy Duckworth

U.S. Senator

Democrat Party

JB Pritzker
JB Pritzker

Governor

Democratic Party