Livability Score

84
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Downtown Grounds
Coffee Shop
Breu Haus Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) A+
Main Street Theatres
Cinema
Prairie Arts Historical Park
Museum
Floyd Township School No. 8 Historical Building
Museum
Prairie School No. 1 Historical Building
Museum
Lynn Township No. 5 Historical Building
Museum
Prairie School Historical Building
Museum
Lynn Township No. 5 Historical Building
Museum
Prairie Historical Museum
Museum
Sheldon Prairie Museum
Museum
Framing & Gift Gallery
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (7) F
Langers
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Dairy Dandy
Sweets
Dairy Dandy
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Courtyard Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Truly Scrumptious
Bakery
Prarie Queen Bakery
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Babcock Meat
Butcher
Parks (7) C-
Thorman Park
Park
Sheldon City Park
Park
Sunrise Park
Park
Schemper Park
Park
Hills Park
Park
Shops (27) A+
Super-Hi Tech
Electronics
Radio Shack
Electronics
Prarie Moon Books
Books
Rockman's Clothing
Clothing
Carl's Footwear
Shoes
Sweet Puddle Jumpers
Clothing
Mr. B's
Clothing
Mastburgen Jewelry
Fashion
Lady B's
Clothing
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Uptown Threads
Clothing
Lockes of Hair
Hairdresser
Missy's
Clothing
Just Cuts for Men
Hairdresser
Revolution Consignment
Clothing
Touch of Hope
Books
AT&T
Electronics
Dollar General
Discount Store
Eyecare Center
Optician
Dollar General
Discount Store
Northwest Decor and Furniture
Furniture
Royal Tan
Beauty
Salvage Yard
Home Improvement
Dog House etc.
Pets
Cellular Only
Electronics
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Sheldon.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Sheldon is 85/100 - which is 4% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime B

Sheldon crime rates are 1,114 per 100k, which is 31% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
799 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
316 crimes per 100k C+
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employment B+

The median income in Sheldon is $54,931 - which is 1% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$54,931 D-
Unemployment Rate
0.7% A+
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Christian Retirement Home
Nursing Home
Sheldon Fire Department
Fire Station
Lewis Drug
Pharmacy
Sheldon Police Headquarters
Police
Sanford Senior Care Sheldon
Nursing Home
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center
Hospital
Sanford Sheldon Clinic
Clinic
The Dentist Office
Dentist
Sheldon Family Dental
Dentist
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Sheldon home prices are $142,500 - which is 7% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$142,500 D
Home Appreciation Rate
0% C
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools A+

The Sheldon graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
76% B+
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (4) B-
Sheldon Christian School
East Elementary School
St Patrick Elementary School
Sheldon Middle School
High Schools (1) F
Sheldon High School
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      C Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Sheldon? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Thorman Park
      Sheldon City Park
      Sunrise Park
      Schemper Park
      Hills Park

      Entertainment

      Main Street Theatres
      Prairie Arts Historical Park
      Floyd Township School No. 8 Historical Building
      Prairie School No. 1 Historical Building
      Lynn Township No. 5 Historical Building
      Prairie School Historical Building
      Lynn Township No. 5 Historical Building
      Prairie Historical Museum

      Food & Drink

      Langers
      Hardee's
      Dairy Dandy
      Dairy Dandy
      Subway
      Taco John's
      McDonald's
      Jimmy John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Sheldon? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Sheldon.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Sheldon? The cost of living in Sheldon is 85/100 - which is 4% lower than Iowa.
      Sheldon
      85

      15% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B Crime

      What is the crime rate in Sheldon? Sheldon crime rates are 1,114, which are 31% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,114 per 100k people

      52% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 90

      52% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      4%

      Year over year crime is up

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Sheldon? The median income in Sheldon is $54,931 which is 1% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $54,9311% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,4302% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      1%

      86% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Sheldon a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Sanford Sheldon Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Lewis Drug
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Sheldon home prices? Sheldon home prices are $142,500 - which is 7% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $142,50023% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $53843% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Sheldon have good schools? The Sheldon graduation rate is 90% - which is 2% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      76%

      58% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% lower than the US average

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