Why visit Shelbina
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hawkins and Benjamin House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Shelbina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Shelbina
Shelbina is a city in southern Shelby County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,613 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Shelbina, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Benjamin House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Missouri
Where to stay1
Americas Best Value Inn Shelbina
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
711 Highway 15, Shelbina
Churches and places of worship1
History
Shelbina was platted in 1857 when the railroad was extended to that point. The name "Shelbina" is derived from Shelby County. A post office called Shelbina has been in operation since 1858.
The Benjamin House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
From the History section of Shelbina, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Shelbina
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 17°F | 1.8 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 21°F | 2.1 in | 3.9 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 31°F | 2.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.2 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 54°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 31°F | 2.6 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 22°F | 2.0 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Shelbina (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Shelby County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-09-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Omar N. Bradley Airport (MBY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Monroe City 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Moberly 28 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- Huntsville 32 mi southwest, about 52 min by car
- La Plata 33 mi northwest, about 53 min by car
- Hannibal 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Mexico 38 mi south, about 1 h by car
- La Grange 38 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Quincy 39 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Canton 41 mi northeast, about 1 h by car
- Kirksville 45 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CarnegiePublicLibraryShelbinaMissouri, Kaethesson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shelbina Mansion, Shelbina, Missouri, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
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