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Sheldon, WI

Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
265 Population 402/sq mi density
$37,054 Median Income $24,442 per capita
$116,700 Home Value $177,805 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 2,257 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,054 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$116,700 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheldon, WI

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,054
51% below
$24,442 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
59% below
Zillow: $177,805
Median Rent
$795/mo
32% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
91/100K
76% below
2,257/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
270 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)

Income
49%
Home Value
41%
Rent
68%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
24%
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 $37,054 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,442. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheldon is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,805. Median rent is $795/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Sheldon reports 91 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,257/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Sheldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheldon has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population265
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density402/mi²
Male / Female59% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans16.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,054
Per Capita$24,442
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$1,109M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$795
Ownership69.2%
Zillow$177,805
Housing Units135
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent91/100K
Property2,257/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death6,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,126 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sheldon was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Chippewa Valley Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.