Sheridan, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,610
Population
1,231/sq mi density
$73,214
Median Income
$15,284 per capita
$183,200
Home Value
$303,075 Zillow
$964
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,214 median income, 7.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,200 home value, $964/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 25.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
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
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 | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 23°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.7").