Sheldon, MO
Living in Sheldon
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute67
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety51
Airports24
Hospitals64
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
444Population-280 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate40%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$48kMedian Home Value+$200 (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$383Median Monthly Rent+$92 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K56%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
LP gas1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas57%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sheldon
United States45
Missouri53
Vernon County71
Property Crime in Sheldon
United States48
Missouri54
Vernon County83
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sheldon
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding96
Tornado41
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sheldon, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sheldon, MO
St Mary Elementary School
13 miles, N
Bible Baptist Academy
14 miles, N
El Dorado Christian School
21 miles, NE
Wings of Faith Academy
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sheldon, MO
Pittsburg State University
29 miles, SW
Missouri Southern State University
40 miles, S
Ozark Christian College
40 miles, S
Southwest Baptist University
49 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sheldon, MO
Barton County Memorial Hospital
11 miles, S
Nevada Regional Medical Center
12 miles, N
Cedar County Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NE
Via Christi Hospital Pittsburg Inc
29 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sheldon, MO
Joplin Regional Airport
37 miles, S
Springfield-Branson National Airport
57 miles, SE
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
95 miles, S
Kansas City International Airport
115 miles, N