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Sheridan, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
188 Population 989/sq mi density
$44,375 Median Income $57,939 per capita
$47,800 Home Value $244,665 Zillow
$290 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
124 Violent Crime/100K 1,466 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,800 home value, $290/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sheridan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,053 ft (321 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density989/sq mi
Coordinates40.5180°N, 94.6122°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportDes Moines International (DSM)
83 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.9"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.41"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Dec 17, 2009 2 km NW of Auburn, Nebraska M3.6 107 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 80 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 133 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 29 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 91 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 22 fatalities, 277 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 21, 2024 EF4 50 km 5
Mar 5, 2022 EF4 87 km 6
May 29, 2004 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF4 44 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 64 km 0
May 24, 1989 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 50 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 60 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 22, 1964 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 12, 1964 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 5, 1954 EF4 65 km 0
May 21, 2024 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 26 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 14, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 42 km 0
Mar 29, 1979 EF3 34 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI (964 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 MOSQR-FY20-RX-WUI 964 71 km
2016 SQR BM SL DESOTO 2016 WUI RX 866 71 km
1988 NORTH POOL 698 72 km
2020 UNNAMED 645 72 km
2009 UNIT 6 625 72 km
2002 SCRDGRS 6 536 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 22°F (-5°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.3 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in
November 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in

Sheridan has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 22°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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