SheffieldIA
A town of 1,053, settled in 1876. A regional job hub with 824 jobs.
What makes Sheffield stand out
The 3 things Sheffield does most differently from other towns.
1,053 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Sheffield’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sheffield. Another town gets a different order.
About one in seven working residents works right in Sheffield
Most working residents leave Sheffield for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Hampton (14%), Mason City (11%) and Iowa Falls (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Sheffield’s public schools outperform 18% of Iowa districts
The public schools Sheffield’s kids attend trail 82% of Iowa’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Middle School | 6–8 | 161 | C− |
| West Fork High School | 9–12 | 191 | C |
A typical Sheffield home is worth about $182K
The typical Sheffield home is worth about $182,000, up 6.1% in a year, 24% below the Iowa typical home.
Typical home value
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Sheffield has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 47% of U.S. towns
Sheffield beats the Iowa average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Sheffield | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.9% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.6% | 11.6% |
Moderate risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
0% of Sheffield is conserved land
2.4 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sheffield Swimming Pool Park | — | 28 |
| 2. Galvin Memorial Park | — | 10 |
| 3. Sheffield City Park | — | 2 |
Every workday, about 757 people come to Sheffield for work
Where Sheffield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sheffield
City in Iowa, USA
Sheffield is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, United States. The population was 1,130 at the time of the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1876
- Population
- 1,130
- Area
- 5.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,076 ft
- ZIP code
- 50475