Sheldon, Iowa

Population 5,096

Sheldon is located in Sioux County, IA. The population is 5,096, making Sheldon the 3rd largest city in Sioux County.

There are 3 public schools in Sheldon with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sheldon is low , and there are 9 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sheldon is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sheldon property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sheldon include Floyd Township, Carroll Township and Grant Township.

Sheldon Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.6%

Crime Rate

87.76% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 13
  • Violent Crimes: 39
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 13
  • Property Crime: 273
  • Larceny Theft: 247

Registered Offenders

23.32% Higher than national avg.
  • 9 offenders in Sheldon
  • 17.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

8 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 0

Unemployment

Low 1.8%
  • Iowa unemployment average: 2.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Sheldon, IA and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Sheldon's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
2 Private Schools

Sheldon Christian School

St Patrick Elementary School

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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9 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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11 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sheldon, IA issued 11 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sheldon, IA issued 12 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 12 permits, 4 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $539
  • 1 Bedroom: $584
  • 2 Bedrooms: $745
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,007
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,010

Zip Codes

51201

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Environmental Hazards

8 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Sheldon, IA has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Sheldon, IA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.22 Average
    Sheldon, IA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 13.83°
  • February 19.1°
  • March 34.22°
  • April 46.35°
  • May 58.71°
  • June 68.74°
  • July 74.02°
  • August 70.18°
  • September 61.38°
  • October 49.12°
  • November 35.02°
  • December 18.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sheldon, IA

Earthquakes
Sheldon, IA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sheldon, IA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sheldon, IA has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sheldon, IA has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sheldon, IA: $46,838

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sheldon is 1.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.81%
White Collar - 55.19%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry E. Branstad
  • Sen. Joni Ernst
  • Sen. Chuck Grassley

City Representatives

  • Steve King

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

10 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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