Sheldon, IA
1 neighborhoods · 6,278 residents · Iowa
A
81/100
79
Safety Score
85
Affordability
$69K
Median Income
$166K
Median Home Value
Is Sheldon, IA a Good Place to Live?
Sheldon receives an overall livability grade of A (81/100), placing it among the better areas in Iowa. Safety scores B+ (79/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (85/100) with a median household income of $69,041 and median home values around $165,900.
About 20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 1.5%. 72% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 38.
$639
Median Rent/mo
20.8%
College Educated
1.5%
Unemployment
72%
Owner-Occupied
38
Median Age
6,278
Population
1
Zip Codes
O'Brien
County
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Neighborhoods in Sheldon
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51201O'Brien Co. | 81 A | 79 | 85 | $69K | $166K | 6,278 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.