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Sherman, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Putnam County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
25 Population 71/sq mi density
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sherman, CT

At a Glance

Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
22.1%
31% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sherman Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sherman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sherman a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Sherman reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,178/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Sherman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sherman has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population25
Density71/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$677,045
Housing Units22
Rent Burden32.1%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,178/100K

Health

Obesity22.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,624/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation455 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+30.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
66.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.