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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.
In Sheldon, about 60% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sheldon had a median family income of $43,346.
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 isn't one of the big worries for most people in Sheldon.
Sheldon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
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.
Comparing Sheldon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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