At a Glance
Median Income
$68,542
$33,103 per capita
Home Value
$102,600
Zillow: $128,955
Median Rent
$992/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
89.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.1% 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?
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 $68,542 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,103. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 771 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheffield is $102,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,955. Median rent is $992/month, with 41.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.
Education
17.6% of adults in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
89.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheffield has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population789
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density674/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,542
Per Capita$33,103
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,025
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,600
Rent$992
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$128,955
Housing Units423
Rent Burden41.7%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation681 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+89.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheffield was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.