At a Glance
Median Income
$42,097
$26,539 per capita
Home Value
$127,100
Zillow: $132,907
Median Rent
$850/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
517/100K
1,950/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
20.4% smoking rate
How Sheffield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheffield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheffield a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheffield residents earn a median household income of $42,097 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,539. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,621 business establishments, including 115 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheffield is $127,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,907. Median rent is $850/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Sheffield reports 517 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,950/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheffield has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population9,334
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,335/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,097
Per Capita$26,539
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$3,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,100
Rent$850
Ownership58.4%
Zillow$132,907
Housing Units5,153
Rent Burden37.0%
Crime
F
Violent517/100K
Property1,950/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes15.0%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation486 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.8%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sheffield was founded in 1885.
The median home in Sheffield was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Northwest Alabama Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 115 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.