Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Sherman is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,211. Residents earn $147,025 per year, which is 96% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sherman receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Sherman stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sherman is $147,025, which is significantly higher than the national average — 96% above $75,149. This places Sherman among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Sherman is $291,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,565 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 47.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Sherman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $147,025 |
| 96% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,210 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.50% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |
| Census Median | $291,300 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $323,340 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $169 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,565 |
| 35% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.50% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.0% |
| Depression | 22.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.1% |
| Physical Distress | 10.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 576 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8903°N, 89.6045°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 47.7% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |