At a Glance
Median Rent
$1,184/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
267/100K
3,396/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
80.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Loch Sheldrake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Loch Sheldrake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Loch Sheldrake a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Loch Sheldrake reports 267 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,396/100K.
Education
7.0% of adults in Loch Sheldrake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Loch Sheldrake has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,428
Median Age19.3 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female37% / 64%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$8,232
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$4,504M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,119
Housing
Home Value
Rent$1,184
Ownership24.6%
Zillow$321,035
Housing Units883
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent267/100K
Property3,396/100K
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain53.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,466 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+80.1%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Loch Sheldrake was built in 1977.
23.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sullivan County International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
There are 256 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
