Sheldon, IA
Living in Sheldon
Bikeability
73
Walkability
54
Commute
100
Public Transit
63
Affordability
96
Public Safety
63
Airports
20
Hospitals
84
Colleges
33
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
99
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.1k
Population
+82 (2010–19)
40 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
-2% (2010–19)
55%
Family Households
+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate40%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$12k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector66%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office19%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation7%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$130k
Median Home Value
+$24k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$421
Median Monthly Rent
+$25 (2010–19)
59%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
LP gas1%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sheldon
United States45
Iowa35
O'Brien County28
Property Crime in Sheldon
United States48
Iowa43
O'Brien County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 34 | 1 | 4 |
| Dec | 20 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sheldon
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado20
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sheldon, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sheldon, IA
Sheldon Christian School
0 miles, E
St Patrick Elementary School
1 miles, W
Sanborn Christian School
9 miles, E
Hull Christian School
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sheldon, IA
Northwestern College
17 miles, SW
Dordt University
18 miles, W
Buena Vista University
49 miles, SE
Augustana University
51 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sheldon, IA
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
0 miles, N
Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital
13 miles, SE
Orange City Area Health System
16 miles, SW
Osceola Community Hospital
17 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sheldon, IA
Joe Foss Field
53 miles, NW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
60 miles, SW
Eppley Airfield
130 miles, S
Des Moines International Airport
159 miles, SE