At a Glance
Median Income
$47,063
$33,437 per capita
Home Value
$128,600
Zillow: $233,972
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
78.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
31.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
17.7% 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?
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 $47,063 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,437. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheridan is $128,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,972. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Education
14.1% of adults in Sheridan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
78.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheridan has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,063
Per Capita$33,437
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty31.3%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,600
Rent
Ownership67.5%
Zillow$233,972
Housing Units308
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,859/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation287 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+78.3%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband31.2%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheridan was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.