Sheridan County Summary

Life in Sheridan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sheridan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sheridan County:

  • The population in Sheridan County is 3,677.

  • The median home value in Sheridan County is $160,489.

  • The median income in Sheridan County is $63,654.

  • The median rent in Sheridan County is $749.

  • The unemployment rate in Sheridan County is 2.5%.

  • The poverty rate in Sheridan County is 10.0%.

  • The average high in Sheridan County is 61.4° and there are 33.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sheridan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sheridan County

Plentywood, MT Population 1,677

Westby, MT Population 253

Medicine Lake, MT Population 190

Outlook, MT Population 47

Reserve, MT Population 23

Antelope, MT Population 0

Map Of Sheridan County

Sheridan County, MT Weather

  • The average high in Sheridan County is 61.4°.

  • There are 63.6 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 33.8 inches of rain each year with 11.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:09 hours of sun each day in Sheridan County.

StatSheridan County
Mean High61.4
Nice Days63.6
Rainfall33.8
Snowfall11.4
Sunny Hours5:09
61.4°
Average High
33.8
Inches of Rain

Sheridan County Photos

Sheridan County Courthouse  Plentywood Mt
Source: Wikipedia User J.B. Chandler | CC BY-SA 3.0

Sheridan County Demographics

Population over time in Sheridan County

The current population in Sheridan County is 3,677. The population has increased 1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 3,522 3.9%
2022 3,389 -2.7%
2021 3,483 -

Gender in Sheridan County

  • Sheridan County is 46.9% female with 1,725 female residents.

  • Sheridan County is 53.1% male with 1,952 male residents.

Female
46.9% (1,725)
Male
53.1% (1,952)
Gender Sheridan County MT USA
Female 46.9% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 53.1% 50.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Sheridan County

Sheridan County is:

  • 89.2% White with 3,281 White residents.

  • 0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.

  • 1.7% American Indian with 61 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 16 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 11 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 130 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.5% Hispanic with 166 Hispanic residents.

White
89.2% (3,281)
African American
0.0% (0)
American Indian
1.7% (61)
Asian
0.4% (16)
Hawaiian
0.3% (12)
Other
0.3% (11)
Two Or More
3.5% (130)
Hispanic
4.5% (166)

Table: Sheridan County By Race

Race Sheridan County MT USA
White 89.2% 84.1% 58.2%
African American 0.0% 0.5% 12.0%
American Indian 1.7% 5.5% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.5% 4.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 4.5% 4.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Sheridan County, Montana

  • 2.4% of households in Sheridan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.4% of households in Sheridan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Sheridan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Sheridan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Sheridan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Sheridan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Sheridan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Sheridan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.2% of households in Sheridan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Sheridan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.4% (90)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (125)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.1% (480)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.7% (357)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (490)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.9% (472)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.4% (565)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.4% (530)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.2% (302)
$200,000 or more
7.1% (262)
Income Sheridan County MT USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 3.8% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.1% 7.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.7% 8.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 12.1% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.9% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 13.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.4% 16.8% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.2% 7.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 7.1% 8.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sheridan County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (36)
9-12th Grade
7% (257)
High School / GED
34% (1,250)
Some College
24% (882)
Associate's Degree
8% (294)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (661)
Master's Degree
4% (147)
Professional Degree
2% (73)
Doctorate Degree
2% (73)
Education Sheridan County MT USA
< 9th Grade 0% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 34% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 23% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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