why SHELBYCOUNTY

Shelby County, Indiana is home to a large workforce of highly skilled individuals who have grown up in a culture that prizes hard work and quality workmanship. To sustain that attitude and meet the skills needed by today’s companies, our local school systems and higher education providers work closely with the business community.

Nine of Shelby County’s K-12 schools received an A rating — the highest possible — from the Indiana Department of Education, reflecting their ability to prepare students for the state’s needs. Our students' performances are reflected in test scores and impressive graduation rates.

Shelby County, Indiana has always been a family-focused community built on traditional values and neighborly attitudes. Our communities and rural areas offer quiet and safe places to call home, with easy access to parks, trails, shopping, and many local attractions — all with a remarkably low cost of living.

Our local government, state officials and residents all understand that thriving businesses are critical for a healthy local economy. That is why they take a business-friendly approach, working as partners with business owners and managers to simplify processes and procedures.

Shelby County offers diverse housing for residents who value our community's quality of jobs, education and amenities. Listings of available housing are available through MIBOR REALTOR^® Association, the professional association representing central Indiana's REALTORS^®.

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