ShermanMI
A town of 938. Healthier than 81% of U.S. towns.
What makes Sherman stand out
The 2 things Sherman does most differently from other towns.
938 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Sherman’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sherman. Another town gets a different order.
Healthier than 19% of U.S. towns
Sherman beats the Michigan average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Sherman | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 12.6% | 8.1% |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 20% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Sherman
Most working residents leave Sherman for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Gladwin (17%), Midland (7%) and Saginaw (3%). Half commute less than 37 miles.
Where working residents work
22.6% of Sherman is conserved land
41 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Au Sable State Forest - Gladwin Unit | 38.3 mi | 7,453 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Sherman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 49 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
98% of working residents leave Sherman for work
Where Sherman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021