At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$32,706 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
Zillow: $88,787
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.6% smoking rate
How Sharon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sharon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sharon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sharon residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,706. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 210 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sharon is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $88,787. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
8.7% of adults in Sharon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sharon has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population129
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density461/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$32,706
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$229M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$88,787
Housing Units72
Rent Burden20.2%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death10,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain27.8 in/yr
Elevation1,455 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sharon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pratt Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.