At a Glance
Median Income
$30,239
$21,197 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.8% 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?
C+
2.7 / 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.
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 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population536
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density123/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
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$2,307,767
Housing Units295
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
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
Broadband74.5%
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.
22.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.