At a Glance
Median Income
$46,979
$32,706 per capita
Home Value
$58,200
Zillow: $123,278
Median Rent
$434/mo
14.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.2% smoking rate
How Sheyenne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheyenne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheyenne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheyenne residents earn a median household income of $46,979 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,706. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 207 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheyenne is $58,200 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,278. Median rent is $434/month, with 14.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
15.2% of adults in Sheyenne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheyenne has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population217
Median Age58.8 yrs
Density1,447/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,979
Per Capita$32,706
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$444M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$58,200
Rent$434
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$123,278
Housing Units139
Rent Burden14.6%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death4,966/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain20.0 in/yr
Elevation1,476 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute22 min
Broadband75.9%
Internet Speed206 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Sheyenne was founded in 1883.
The median home in Sheyenne was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 206 Mbps.