Sherman is the northernmost and least populous town of Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,527 at the 2020 census. Before 1802, the town was incorporated as part of New Fairfield. It is part of the Western Connecticut Planning Region. Sherman is a popular weekend retreat for New York City residents, with about a third of its residents weekenders. The town is located 62 miles (100 km) northeast of New York City, making it part of the New York metropolitan area. Sherman is the only town in Fairfield County in the 860 area code; the remainder of the county is served by the area code 203/area code 475 overlay. The town is named for Founding Father Roger Sherman.

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How Sherman ranks

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#8Fewest uninsured in CT #10Lowest obesity in CT #11Fewest smokers in CT All CT rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code06784

Area code860, 959

Living in Sherman

Housing in Sherman

$717K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Sherman home is worth about $717,000, up 3.3% in a year, 59% above the Connecticut typical home.

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Work & commute in Sherman

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Most working residents leave Sherman for work: only 12% work in town. The top destinations are Danbury (12%), New Milford (7%) and Southeast (3%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Danbury

12%

New Milford

Southeast, NY

New York, NY

12%Work in townlive and work in Sherman 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 455Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Sherman

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Health Grade A+

Healthier than 98% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Connecticut

22better than CT·2worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 8 are too close to call.

Conditions 5▲ 2▼ 5 close Habits 3▲ 1 close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 5▲ 0 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

6.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityCT 14.9% · better 3.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offCT 8.4% · better 11.5%More adults who have had cancerCT 8.5% · worse

Care nearby

Danbury HospitalDanbury · 12.3 mi · ER

Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Centers - PutnamBrewster · 10.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · Sherman

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 06784 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sherman →

Natural hazards in Sherman

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 71% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes

7Does Sherman flood?paid flood claims since 1979 MapSherman vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Sherman

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Sherman has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 58 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 20°Winter

58° / 36°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

62° / 41°Fall

How much snow does Sherman get?About 58 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 25, with the last in spring around Apr 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Sherman

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School Grade A-

The public schools Sherman’s kids attend outperform 79% of Connecticut’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#42Best public schoolsof 149 in CT

DistrictSherman School DistrictSchools1

Sherman School A-Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 229 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within CT. Ratings are from neighbors.