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Sheldon, IA


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Sheldon, Iowa

Sheldon, Iowa, in O Brien county, is 50 miles SE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 133 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 4,914.

The People and Families of Sheldon

In Sheldon, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheldon had a median family income of $43,346.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Sheldon favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Sheldon.

Sheldon Housing

Sheldon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sheldon, 92% of commuters drive to work. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Sheldon can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Sheldon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySheldon Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophySheldon Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 13%Sheldon Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 15%Sheldon Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sheldon, IA

Comparing Sheldon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men87
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women65
Racial Diversity69
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population65
Female Share of the Population43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better76
College Educated Adults78
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work65
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime77

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