At a Glance
Median Income
$69,375
$30,894 per capita
Home Value
$281,800
Zillow: $395,416
Median Rent
$1,109/mo
44.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
2,565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
6.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
258 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheridan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheridan residents earn a median household income of $69,375 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,894. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,742 business establishments, including 252 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheridan is $281,800 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $395,416. Median rent is $1,109/month, with 44.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Sheridan reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,565/100K.
Education
11.0% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population6,462
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density3,063/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,375
Per Capita$30,894
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty6.1%
County GDP$5,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A
Home Value$281,800
Rent$1,109
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$395,416
Housing Units2,452
Rent Burden44.6%
Crime
F
Violent175/100K
Property2,565/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,773/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation196 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 45%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheridan was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Portland International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 252 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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