Shelbyville, IL is a small city located in Central Illinois with a population of 4,700. Despite its size, it has been highly rated for its quality of life with a number of awards and rankings to its name. In 2019 Shelbyville was ranked as the 3rd best city to live in the state by BestPlaces.net based on factors such as cost of living, housing affordability, family-friendliness and access to services. The city also earned the distinction of being the safest place to live in the state due to its low crime rate and strong public safety measures. Additionally, Shelbyville scored high marks in terms of education with excellent schools and universities nearby. With all these high ratings, it is no surprise that Shelbyville has become an attractive destination for people looking for small town living with big city amenities.
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