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Sheldon, MO


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Sheldon, Missouri

Sheldon, Missouri, in Vernon county, is 62 miles NW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 100 miles S of Kansas City, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 529.

The People and Families of Sheldon

In Sheldon, about 63% of adults are married.

Sheldon has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheldon had a median family income of $34,286.

Sheldon Housing

Sheldon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 71% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Missouri.

Commuting

In Sheldon, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Sheldon Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sheldon Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sheldon, MO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men22
Male Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times44
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime45
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