Sheldon, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
5,128
Unemployment
1.2%
Poverty
10.9%
Median Home
$130,500
Median Income
$53,110
Median Rent
$558
Sheldon SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
10
Sheldon, IA Crime Report
107
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,097.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-15.32%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sheldon / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 107 | 2,097.2 | 2,000.2 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 294.0 | 266.6 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 27.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 254.8 | 200.4 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 92 | 1,803.2 | 1,733.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 31 | 607.6 | 371.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 54 | 1,058.4 | 1,199.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 137.2 | 163.0 | 219.9 |
Sheldon, IA Cost Of Living
88
Sheldon's Overall Cost Of Living
Sheldon's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sheldon | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 107 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 73 | 73 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 101 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 98 | 100 | |
Rankings for Sheldon in Iowa
Map Of Sheldon, IA
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Population over time in Sheldon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,128 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,132 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 5,060 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 5,015 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 5,024 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,047 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 5,047 | -1.0% |
| 2012 | 5,096 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,099 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 5,046 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sheldon
| Race | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 85.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.2% | 3.6% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 0.3% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 6.0% | 18.0% |
Gender in Sheldon
| Gender | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.9% | 50.4% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 49.6% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sheldon for adults over 25
| Education | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sheldon, Iowa
| Income | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.5% | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.2% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 13.3% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.3% | 19.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.1% | 14.3% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.7% | 15.3% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 5.3% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
