Sherman, IL
Living in Sherman
Bikeability
9
Walkability
2
Commute
86
Public Transit
20
Affordability
40
Public Safety
54
Airports
6
Hospitals
46
Colleges
50
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.5k
Population
+910 (2010–19)
45 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
47%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate15%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree33%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$114k
Median Household Income
+$34k (2010–19)
96%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
90%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K5%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more15%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector52%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts53%
Sales and office25%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$244k
Median Home Value
+$67k (2010–19)
36%
Built 2000 or Later
$759
Median Monthly Rent
+$107 (2010–19)
80%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K23%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Utility gas82%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sherman
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Sherman
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton40%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sherman
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado22
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sherman, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sherman, IL
Montessori Children's House
2 miles, S
St Aloysius Elementary School
4 miles, S
Calvary Academy
7 miles, SW
Cathedral School
7 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sherman, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
6 miles, S
University of Illinois at Springfield
11 miles, S
Lincoln College
22 miles, NE
Lincoln Christian University
22 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sherman, IL
St Johns Hospital
6 miles, S
Memorial Medical Center
6 miles, SW
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
11 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Sherman, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
5 miles, SW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
54 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
71 miles, E