Sheldon, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,309 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,942 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$75,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$425 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$544 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Iroquois County
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Iroquois County
3
Illinois
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 69% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (70%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 24
Feb 2 4 28
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 0 41
Dec 3 5 28

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Donovan Sr High School
8 miles, N · 3.2star
Donovan Jr High School
8 miles, N · 3.7star
Wanda Kendall Elem School
8 miles, W · 1.9star
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Colleges

Kankakee Community College
27 miles, N · 1.4star
Olivet Nazarene University
31 miles, N · 1.9star
Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley
31 miles, N · 1.4star
Purdue University-Main Campus
42 miles, SE · 3.7star
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Hospitals

Iroquois Memorial Hospital
9 miles, W · 2.3star
Presence St Marys Hospital
29 miles, N · 4.1star
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Airports

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