At a Glance
Median Income
$53,304
$34,852 per capita
Violent Crime
81/100K
3,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Shedd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shedd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shedd a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shedd residents earn a median household income of $53,304 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,852. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,121 business establishments, including 245 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Shedd reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,228/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Shedd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shedd has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population87
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female66% / 35%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans82.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,304
Per Capita$34,852
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,267M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$573,988
Housing Units86
Rent Burden37.8%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property3,228/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,158/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation264 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 68%
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Shedd was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 245 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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