At a Glance
Median Income
$67,500
$27,815 per capita
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $216,785
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
825/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.8%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Sheldahl Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheldahl's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheldahl a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheldahl residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,815. The unemployment rate stands at 9.8% (172% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheldahl is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,785. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 37.5% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Sheldahl reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 825/100K.
Education
24.0% of adults in Sheldahl hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheldahl has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population348
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$27,815
Unemployment9.8%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$175,000
Rent$1,200
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$216,785
Housing Units162
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property825/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,032 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Sheldahl was founded in 1855.
The median home in Sheldahl was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
All Countries
