Sherrard, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
705 Population 758/sq mi density
$86,932 Median Income $40,789 per capita
$130,400 Home Value $257,584 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$86,932 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value, $813/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sherrard, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$86,932
16% above
$40,789 per capita
Home Value
$130,400
54% below
Zillow: $257,584
Median Rent
$813/mo
30% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Sherrard Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
116%
Home Value
46%
Rent
70%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sherrard a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sherrard residents earn a median household income of $86,932 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,789. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sherrard is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,584. Median rent is $813/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.

Education

11.0% of adults in Sherrard hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sherrard has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population705
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born3.7%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$86,932
Per Capita$40,789
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent$813
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$257,584
Housing Units304
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation768 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Sherrard was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.