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MO area data

Sheldon, MO

Sheldon, MO.

Population: 1,359 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,882
1-year appreciation
+8.4%
3-year appreciation
+34.7%
5-year appreciation
+39.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$191,882
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Fort Scott National Historic Site (26 mi)
Nearest airport
Lamar Municipal Airport (12 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+43 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$955
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
35.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,116
Average weekly wage
$845
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

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