Sheffield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Franklin County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,204 Population 216/sq mi density
$64,297 Median Income $30,516 per capita
$138,500 Home Value $181,509 Zillow
$648 Median Rent 24.7% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,297 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $648/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheffield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,297
14% below
$30,516 per capita
Home Value
$138,500
51% below
Zillow: $181,509
Median Rent
$648/mo
44% below
24.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
12.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
86%
Home Value
49%
Rent
56%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheffield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheffield residents earn a median household income of $64,297 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,516. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 364 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheffield is $138,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $181,509. Median rent is $648/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

19.3% of adults in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheffield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,204
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density216/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,297
Per Capita$30,516
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty12.6%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,500
Rent$648
Ownership77.2%
Zillow$181,509
Housing Units470
Rent Burden24.7%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,806/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation1,071 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Sheffield was founded in 1876.
The median home in Sheffield was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.