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Sheridan, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,610
Population
1,231/sq mi density
$73,214
Median Income
$15,284 per capita
$183,200
Home Value
$288,260 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
299
Violent Crime/100K
1,047 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,214 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,200 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5295°N, 88.6807°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kendall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joliet Regional (JOT) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 20°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (1.2").