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Sheldon, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · O'Brien County County
Sheldon, IA
At a Glance
How Sheldon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheldon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sheldon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sheldon residents earn a median household income of $68,448 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,568. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 626 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheldon is $173,600 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,372. Median rent is $842/month, with 19.1% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Sheldon reports 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,697/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Sheldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheldon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.