Sheridan County, North Dakota
Among the top 9% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 33% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 25% of US counties
- top 1% for monthly rent
- top 2% for unemployment
- bottom 4% for airport distance
Sheridan County is a county in North Dakota with about 1,338 residents. It grades A for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include monthly rent, unemployment, and natural disaster risk. It rates lower on amenities nearby and airport distance.
Official websiteco.sheridan.nd.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Harsh winters · Dry · Heavy snow
freezing
v.cold
cold
comf.
warm
comf.
cool
v.cold
freez.
79%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 2.8 in0.5 in
dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 54% of US counties
Home Value$109k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$439better than 99% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 29% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 56% of US counties
Income Tax2.50%better than 80% of US counties
Sales Tax7.04%better than 56% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden6.06%better than 86% of US counties
Unemployment0.8%better than 98% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)12°F2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)70°F11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation18.3 in10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall43.3 inbetter than 17% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity57°Fbetter than 83% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk5.0better than 93% of US counties
School Quality98.7better than 91% of US counties
Violent Crime852/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime1317/100kbetter than 31% of US counties
Community
Population1,3382nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age52.397th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.085th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0475th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+7495th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.7%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.4%2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 42% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 37% of US counties
Airport Distance388 mibetter than 4% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.0%better than 24% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sheridan County an affordable place to live?
- Sheridan County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sheridan County?
- The median home value in Sheridan County is $109k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sheridan County?
- Median household income in Sheridan County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sheridan County?
- Median gross rent in Sheridan County is $439 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sheridan County safe?
- Sheridan County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 852/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 1317/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sheridan County?
- Sheridan County averages 70°F in July and 12°F in January, with 18.3 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sheridan County?
- Public-school quality in Sheridan County is above average, scoring better than 91% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sheridan County?
- The average one-way commute in Sheridan County is 25 min.
Other counties in North Dakota
Explore North Dakota
Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)