PUBLIC REGISTRY INFORMATION
18 registered sex offenders in Shelby County, Iowa
See the October 2026 registry snapshot for Shelby County and search the map near a specific address.
Registry snapshot
October 2026- Registry records
- 18
- Registry source
- Iowa Sex Offender Registry
This is a snapshot. Check the official registry for current information.
Registry statistics
Population and rate comparison- Registry records per 10,000 residents
- 15.3
- Population estimate
- 11,778
- About 1 registry record per
- 654 residents
About this snapshot
The October 2026 snapshot lists 18 registry records in Shelby County, Iowa. With an estimated population of 11,778, that is 15.3 registry records per 10,000 residents. This is 38% below the Iowa statewide rate (24.8 per 10,000).
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Cities near Shelby County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | 17 | 6,763 | 25.1 |
| Harlan | 9 | 4,891 | 18.4 |
| Avoca | 8 | 1,444 | 55.4 |
| Portsmouth | 3 | 204 | 147.1 |
| Shelby | 3 | 752 | 39.9 |
| Defiance | 1 | 251 | 39.8 |
| Elk Horn | 1 | 728 | 13.7 |
| Irwin | 1 | 352 | 28.4 |
ZIP codes near Shelby County
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP code 50022 | 17 | 8,526 | 19.9 |
| ZIP code 51521 | 9 | 1,953 | 46.1 |
| ZIP code 51537 | 9 | 6,382 | 14.1 |
| ZIP code 51565 | 3 | 516 | 58.1 |
| ZIP code 51570 | 3 | 1,118 | 26.8 |
| ZIP code 51446 | 1 | 499 | 20.0 |
| ZIP code 51527 | 1 | 362 | 27.6 |
| ZIP code 51531 | 1 | 889 | 11.2 |
Other counties in Iowa
| Location | Registry records | Population estimate | Records per 10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque County | 213 | 99,030 | 21.5 |
| Wapello County | 203 | 35,362 | 57.4 |
| Story County | 134 | 100,466 | 13.3 |
| Henry County | 61 | 20,004 | 30.5 |
| Boone County | 59 | 26,668 | 22.1 |
| Warren County | 55 | 54,409 | 10.1 |
| Washington County | 53 | 22,561 | 23.5 |
| Tama County | 51 | 16,868 | 30.2 |
| Sioux County | 45 | 36,212 | 12.4 |
| Union County | 45 | 11,993 | 37.5 |
| Jefferson County | 44 | 15,705 | 28.0 |
| Appanoose County | 34 | 12,184 | 27.9 |
| Van Buren County | 34 | 7,241 | 47.0 |
| Grundy County | 25 | 12,384 | 20.2 |
| Madison County | 25 | 16,926 | 14.8 |
| Adair County | 23 | 7,460 | 30.8 |
| Wayne County | 23 | 6,532 | 35.2 |
| Harrison County | 21 | 14,632 | 14.4 |
| Taylor County | 20 | 5,868 | 34.1 |
| Worth County | 20 | 7,350 | 27.2 |
Each area shows its own total. City, county, and ZIP totals can overlap. Population figures, where shown: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimate.
Frequently asked questions
How many registered sex offenders are listed in Shelby County?
The October 2026 snapshot lists 18 registry records in Shelby County, Iowa. Counts may differ from official registry totals. Check the official registry for current details.
How do city, county, and ZIP totals relate?
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