At a Glance
Median Income
$73,214
$15,284 per capita
Home Value
$183,200
Zillow: $288,260
Median Rent
$964/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
1,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.1%
69.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $73,214 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,284. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheridan is $183,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,260. Median rent is $964/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Sheridan reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,047/100K.
Education
3.1% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
69.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,610
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female82% / 18%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$73,214
Per Capita$15,284
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,200
Rent$964
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$288,260
Housing Units447
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property1,047/100K
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation591 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.1%
High School+69.6%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute44 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sheridan was founded in 1872.
The median home in Sheridan was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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