At a Glance
Median Income
$58,571
$29,763 per capita
Home Value
$360,900
Zillow: $424,059
Median Rent
$1,595/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
924/100K
7,033/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Sheridan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheridan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheridan a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheridan residents earn a median household income of $58,571 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,763. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheridan is $360,900 , 28% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,059. Median rent is $1,595/month, with 32.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Sheridan reports 924 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,033/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population6,031
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,704/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.7%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,571
Per Capita$29,763
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
B
Home Value$360,900
Rent$1,595
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$424,059
Housing Units2,507
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent924/100K
Property7,033/100K
Health
Obesity30.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation5,288 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Sheridan was founded in 1890.
The median home in Sheridan was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Denver International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
11.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.