At a Glance
Median Income
$30,239
$21,197 per capita
Violent Crime
741/100K
6,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheldon residents earn a median household income of $30,239 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,197. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,748 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Sheldon reports 741 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 95% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,898/100K.
Education
9.4% of adults in Sheldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheldon has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population536
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$30,239
Per Capita$21,197
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.2%
Zillow$2,237,284
Housing Units295
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent741/100K
Property6,898/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain53.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation23 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.6%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheldon was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Lowcountry Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
30.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
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