Sheldon, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.3 /5.0
B Good
362 Population 683/sq mi density
$42,386 Median Income $22,980 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $182,773 Zillow
$601 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,386 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $601/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheldon, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,386
44% below
$22,980 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $182,773
Median Rent
$601/mo
48% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
21.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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)

Income
56%
Home Value
27%
Rent
52%
Poverty
173%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheldon 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

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 4.8% (33% above 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 $182,773. 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.

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 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population362
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density683/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$42,386
Per Capita$22,980
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty21.5%

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$601
Ownership43.6%
Zillow$182,773
Housing Units195
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation925 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband79.4%
EV Stations5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sheldon was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (34 miles).
18.0% of the population has a disability.