Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Sheridan is a small town in Michigan with a population of 816. Residents earn $56,786 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sheridan receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sheridan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sheridan is $56,786, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sheridan is $140,600, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $777 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Sheridan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches, including 72.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,786 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,515 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $909 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,319 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,086 |
| County GDP | $2,158M |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Healthcare | 122 |
| Retail | 201 |
| Manufacturing | 74 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,619 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 27.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $140,600 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $283,118 |
| Census Median Rent | $777 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 42.5% |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,619 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 42.3% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% |
| Depression | 30.4% |
| Mental Distress | 21.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.7 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 72.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 840 ft (256 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2098°N, 85.0798°W |
| County FIPS | 26117 |
Winner: Republican by 39 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.7% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.4% |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 122 |
| Restaurants | 93 |
| Retail Stores | 201 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 27.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |