At a Glance
Median Income
$83,264
$39,262 per capita
Home Value
$298,600
Zillow: $497,969
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.0%
14.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheridan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheridan residents earn a median household income of $83,264 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,262. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,484 business establishments, including 131 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheridan is $298,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,969. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
28.3% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population788
Median Age54.8 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,264
Per Capita$39,262
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$2,216M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,061
Housing
A+
Home Value$298,600
Rent
Ownership82.1%
Zillow$497,969
Housing Units396
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity29.0%
Diabetes7.5%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,493/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain13.0 in/yr
Elevation5,124 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheridan was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Bozeman Yellowstone International (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 131 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.