Sheldon, IL
Living in Sheldon
Bikeability5
Walkability9
Commute49
Public Transit10
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports64
Hospitals50
Colleges77
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+288 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate47%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$2k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K38%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office31%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value-$7.8k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$494Median Monthly Rent+$61 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K69%
$100K to $149K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sheldon
United States45
Illinois50
Iroquois County14
Property Crime in Sheldon
United States48
Illinois43
Iroquois County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sheldon
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding82
Tornado26
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sheldon, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sheldon, IL
Sacred Heart Elementary School
16 miles, SE
St Paul's Lutheran School
17 miles, SW
St Augustine Elementary School
25 miles, NE
Grace Christian Academy
27 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sheldon, IL
Olivet Nazarene University
31 miles, NW
Purdue University-Main Campus
42 miles, SE
Lakeview College of Nursing
44 miles, S
Governors State University
48 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sheldon, IL
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
9 miles, W
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
22 miles, S
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
25 miles, NE
Presence St Marys Hospital
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sheldon, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
63 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
71 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
85 miles, N