At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$34,408 per capita
Home Value
$55,600
Zillow: $168,960
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheldon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 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 $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,408. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheldon is $55,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,960. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Education
11.7% of adults in Sheldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheldon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population118
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density288/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$34,408
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$387M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$168,960
Housing Units69
Rent Burden21.8%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain23.6 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute37 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed211 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheldon was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Hector International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 211 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.