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Sheldon, MO
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Sheldon, MO
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 $42,386 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,980. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheldon is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,414. Median rent is $601/month, with 20.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Sheldon reports 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,130/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Sheldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheldon has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.