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About Sheldon
Village in Illinois, United StatesSheldon is a village in Sheldon Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. The population was 965 at the 2020 census.
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Work & commute in Sheldon
Full picture →Most working residents leave Sheldon for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Watseka (32%), Chicago (5%) and Kankakee (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.
Health in Sheldon
Health Grade C−
Healthier than 18% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 58% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Sheldon
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 90% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Sheldon
Full climate →Sheldon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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