Sherman 1940 1-62,500 - PCL Map Collection - txu-pclmaps-topo-me-sherman-1940
Sherman’s story
162 years in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1864Sherman is settled
ShermanME
A town of 802, settled in 1864.
Population
802
2025 Census estimate · −1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$151K
+1.3% in a year
Household income
$49K
median
Median age
33.4
years
Jobs based here
105
A commuter town
Is Sherman a good place to live?
38% of residents live below the poverty line in Sherman, where Maine’s towns sit at 9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. No town among the 144 in Maine we compare has a higher share of children under 18 than Sherman. The biggest park or preserve is Crystal Bog Preserve, at 1,461 acres. Sherman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
802 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
CrystalStacyvilleIsland FallsSherman
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Sherman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sherman, and how to reach them.
PowerEastern Maine Electric Coop19.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet5 providers90% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Sherman’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Maine you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSherman Town ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Oct 2026
ZIP code0477604776 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sherman.
Housing
Sherman’s typical home value is about $151K
The typical Sherman home is worth about $151,000, up 1.3% in a year, 63% below the Maine typical home. At $672 a month, Sherman’s median rent is against $1,106 a month in Maine’s towns and $1,185 a month across U.S. towns. 88% of Sherman households own their home.
$151KZillow home value
| Sherman | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $672 a month | $1,106 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 88% | 81% | 73% |
Typical home value
Sherman$151K
Maine$412K
+1.3%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
The median household income in Sherman is lower than in most of Maine or the rest of the country
The median household income in Sherman is $49,000. The top destinations are Houlton (13%), Island Falls (11%) and Patten (9%). The average trip to work in Sherman is 22 minutes.
9%work in town
| Sherman | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,000 | $78,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 9.1% | 12% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Sherman9%
Houlton13%
Island Falls11%
Patten9%
Bangor6%
29 mi
median commute distance
105
jobs based in Sherman
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Low risk in Sherman, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities. Since 2006, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Sherman.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesHurricanes
2
paid flood claims since 2006
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Sherman
Sherman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Sherman’s July high is 78°F.
86″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter8–27°
Spring28–50°
Summer53–76°
Fall35–55°
Sep 30
typical first frost
May 13
typical last frost
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
A larger share of adults in Sherman have high blood pressure than in the typical Maine or U.S. town
48% of adults have high blood pressure in Sherman. Only 1 of the 144 Maine towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Sherman. 41% of adults have obesity in Sherman.
| Sherman | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 14% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 16% |
32 measures vs. Maine
3 better11 too close to call18 worse
| What stands out | Sherman | ME |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.6% | 15.5% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.6% | 76.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.1% | 8.4% |
Millinocket Regional Hospital
23.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
7.4%conserved
| Sherman | Maine towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 7.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.7 | 0.4 |
7.4%
conserved · 1,900 of 25,757 acres
13 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Crystal Bog Preserve | — | 1,461 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sherman
17pages on Sherman
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sherman; the nearest are
University of Maine at Presque IsleUniversity or college · Public · Presque Isle56.5 mi$9,402 in-state tuitionNorthern Maine Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Presque Isle57.7 mi$4,156 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Sherman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Maine.
A commuter town
91% of working residents leave Sherman for work
Where Sherman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
105jobs based in Sherman
9%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Sherman
Town in Maine, United States
Sherman is a town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 815 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 41 sq mi
- Elevation
- 607 ft
- ZIP code
- 04776
- Area code
- 207
Questions about Sherman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sherman, ME a good place to live?
Sherman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.