North Dakota
Sheldon is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 118. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sheldon receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Sheldon offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sheldon is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sheldon is $55,600, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Sheldon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.2 inches, including 36.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,408 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $956 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,955 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $387M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,800 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.83% |
| Commute Time | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |
| Census Median | $55,600 |
| 80% below US avg |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 100.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,800 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.83% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,447/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.2 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,077 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5885°N, 97.4944°W |
| County FIPS | 38073 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.7% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 288/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 62.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.7 min |
| Work from Home | 4.9% |