Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Sherrard is a small town in Illinois with a population of 705. Residents earn $86,932 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sherrard receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Sherrard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sherrard is $86,932, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Sherrard is $130,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Sherrard experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 28.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $86,932 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,789 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,391 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,635 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.0% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,880 |
| County GDP | $12,607M |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Healthcare | 405 |
| Retail | 411 |
| Manufacturing | 124 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.10% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |
| Census Median | $130,400 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $246,271 |
| Census Median Rent | $813 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 23.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,655 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.10% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 8,429/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 768 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3142°N, 90.4972°W |
| County FIPS | 17161 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.0% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 758/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 94.2% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 405 |
| Restaurants | 375 |
| Retail Stores | 411 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.1% |
| Public Transit | 2.7% |
| Work from Home | 9.3% |