Vermont
Sheffield is a small town in Vermont with a population of 200. Residents earn $63,750 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sheffield receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Sheffield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sheffield is $63,750, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Sheffield is $106,300, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $983 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Sheffield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches, including 141.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 86.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,750 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,180 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,915 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,220 |
| County GDP | $1,641M |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Healthcare | 121 |
| Retail | 137 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,286 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.85% |
| Commute Time | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |
| Census Median | $106,300 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $215,374 |
| Census Median Rent | $983 |
| 15% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,286 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.85% |
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,885/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 55.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 121 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.5 inches |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 141.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 930 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5961°N, 72.1152°W |
| County FIPS | 50005 |
Winner: Democrat by 12.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.1% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.0% |
| Public Libraries | 14 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 121 |
| Restaurants | 84 |
| Retail Stores | 137 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.2 min |
| Work from Home | 7.1% |