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Shell Rock, IA

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Population
1,252
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
913 ft
Median Home Value
$163,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$931/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$78,657
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Shell Rock

Shell Rock offers a quiet, friendly small-town feel right along the banks of the Shell Rock River in Butler County. Located just a short drive west of Waverly on Highway 3, it gives residents an easy commute while keeping a peaceful, close-knit neighborhood vibe. Local kids attend the well-regarded Waverly-Shell Rock school district, and you will find plenty of outdoor recreation along the water, from kayaking to riverside parks. For anyone looking for relaxed Midwestern living within reach of Cedar Falls and Waterloo, it is an easy place to settle into.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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