Sheldon, WI
Living in Sheldon
Bikeability53
Walkability78
Commute72
Public Transit36
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports19
Hospitals72
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
231Population-14 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+13 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+36% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K39%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector68%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office25%
Service7%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Walked9%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value-$2.5k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$350Median Monthly Rent-$214 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195925%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier21%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas50%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sheldon
United States45
Wisconsin35
Rusk County23
Property Crime in Sheldon
United States48
Wisconsin37
Rusk County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 29 | 2 | 10 |
| Apr | 43 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 31 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sheldon
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding16
Tornado14
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sheldon, WI
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sheldon, WI
Shiloh Christian School
6 miles, NW
Pleasant Meadow School
6 miles, S
Amish Parochial Schoop
6 miles, S
North Cedar Academy
13 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Sheldon, WI
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
44 miles, SW
University of Wisconsin-Stout
56 miles, SW
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
87 miles, SE
University of Wisconsin-River Falls
87 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sheldon, WI
Marshfield Medical Center-Ladysmith
12 miles, NW
Our Lady of Victory Hospital
25 miles, S
Mayo Clinic Health System Chippewa Valley
30 miles, SW
St Joseph's Hospital
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Sheldon, WI
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
40 miles, SW
Central Wisconsin Airport
73 miles, SE
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
75 miles, E
La Crosse Regional Airport
100 miles, S