Sheridan Lake, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Kiowa County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
58 Population 187/sq mi density
$39,063 Median Income $22,588 per capita
$65,000 Home Value $180,332 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$39,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sheridan Lake, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,063
48% below
$22,588 per capita
Home Value
$65,000
77% below
Zillow: $180,332
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
34% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.7%
11% below
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Sheridan Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sheridan Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
23%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sheridan Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sheridan Lake residents earn a median household income of $39,063 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,588. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sheridan Lake is $65,000 , 77% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,332. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

22.2% of adults in Sheridan Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sheridan Lake has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density187/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,063
Per Capita$22,588
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$853

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
Rent
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$180,332
Housing Units23
Rent Burden29.6%

Health

Obesity28.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death10,214/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain16.3 in/yr
Elevation4,070 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.6%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 86% / D 12%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sheridan Lake was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Southeast Colorado Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.