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Sheridan, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Hamilton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,355 Population 1,331/sq mi density
$65,104 Median Income $31,257 per capita
$177,200 Home Value $379,329 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
105 Violent Crime/100K 1,230 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,104 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,200 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
105 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheridan, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,104
13% below
$31,257 per capita
Home Value
$177,200
37% below
Zillow: $379,329
Median Rent
$788/mo
32% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
72% below
1,230/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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)

Income
87%
Home Value
63%
Rent
68%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheridan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheridan residents earn a median household income of $65,104 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,257. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,788 business establishments, including 804 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheridan is $177,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,329. Median rent is $788/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.

Safety & Crime

Sheridan reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,230/100K.

Education

22.3% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,355
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,331/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,104
Per Capita$31,257
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$31,641M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,200
Rent$788
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$379,329
Housing Units1,446
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent105/100K
Property1,230/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death4,761/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation948 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score7.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Sheridan was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 804 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.