SheldonMO
A town of 443. A typical home worth about $183K.
What makes Sheldon stand out
The thing Sheldon does most differently from other towns.
443 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Sheldon’s report card
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Upcoming events
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Sheldon
Most working residents leave Sheldon for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Nevada (27%), Lamar (6%) and Springfield (6%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Sheldon home is worth about $183K
The typical Sheldon home is worth about $183,000, up 7.7% in a year, 32% below the Missouri typical home.
Typical home value
Four seasons, hot summers
Sheldon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 7 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Sheldon is
Sheldon beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2.
| What stands out | Sheldon | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.1% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.8% | 8% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Sheldon for work
Where Sheldon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sheldon
City in Vernon County, Missouri, United States
Sheldon is a city in southern Vernon County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, Sheldon had a population of 435.
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- Population
- 435
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 922 ft
- ZIP code
- 64784
- Area code
- 417