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Sheridan Township’s story
Sheridan Township in pictures
Census counts: 661 in 1880, 692 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2005 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
Explore the history →Sheridan TownshipMI
A town of 2,581. 42% more nonprofits per person than the typical Michigan town.
Population
2,581
2025 Census estimate · +2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$299K
+8.7% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
38.6
years
Jobs based here
553
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#402 of 697 in MI
Is Sheridan Township a good place to live?
Sheridan Township is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B− overall, 402nd among Michigan's 697 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 60% of Michigan towns on state tests and graduation. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 64% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $299K, 4.7 years of the county’s $63K median household income. Sheridan Township's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) is stronger than in 89% of U.S. towns. 24% of residents are 65 or older in Sheridan Township, above both Michigan’s towns (19%) and U.S. towns (18%).
What makes Sheridan Township stand out
Where Sheridan Township beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Sheridan Township4.4
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical MI town3.1
Civic lifeA
42% more nonprofits per person
than the typical Michigan town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
Natural hazardsA−
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Sheridan Township for work
Where Sheridan Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
553jobs based in Sheridan Township
4%of working residents work in town
23 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
How Sheridan Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Sheridan Township is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 27% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthCorewell Health Gerber Hospital 3.7 miles awayC+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.8 of 20; 2.4% of households have no car; 3.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC+Open →SchoolsBOpen →Cost of livingBOpen →Jobs & income$76K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors5 miles of trails; 2% conserved landC+Open →HistoryC+Open →Civic life4.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Sheridan Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sheridan Township, and how to reach them.
PowerDTE20.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterFremont water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet9 providers85% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Sheridan Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSheridan Township ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP codes49412, 4942549412 95% · 49425 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sheridan Township.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
Sheridan Township has 0.5 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The top destinations are Fremont (16%), Grand Rapids (9%) and Muskegon (6%). Commuting out is the norm in Sheridan Township: 4% of working residents work locally. Jobs in Sheridan Township grew by 312 from 2011 to 2021, reaching 553. The town’s mean commuting time stands at 21 minutes.
4%work in town
| Sheridan Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 10% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.4% | 5.9% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Sheridan Township4%
Fremont16%
Grand Rapids9%
Muskegon6%
Sherman Township3%
23 mi
median commute distance
553
jobs based in Sheridan Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 38% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Top of a low hazard risk in Sheridan Township: inland flooding
FEMA expects less storm and flood damage in Sheridan Township than in 73% of U.S. communities. 2 flood insurance claims have been paid here since 1986.
27risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windCold waves
2
paid flood claims since 1986
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer middle-aged adults than Michigan overall
26% of Sheridan Township residents are under 18. The Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate puts Sheridan Township at 2,581 residents, up 2.5% since 2020. The midpoint age locally is 38.6 years.
38.6median age · MI 40.2
| Sheridan Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 26% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 38.6 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
Sheridan TownshipMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school34%
Some college25%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s17%
Graduate7%
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.8 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Sheridan Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12.9% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.6% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.1% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.1% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.7% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.3% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.6% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 25% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.1% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.8% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.4% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,600, single groups can be off by several points
OutdoorsC+
1.6% of Sheridan Township is conserved land
5.4 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves in Sheridan Township: one, of 13 acres. For Sheridan Township, the concentration of trails is 0.2 miles per square mile.
#438for trails in MI
| Sheridan Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 1.6% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
1.6%
conserved · 331 of 21,045 acres
5.4 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sheridan Park | — | 13 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Climate
In Sheridan Township, expect snowy winters and pleasant summers
The range runs from 16° on a January night to 82° on a July afternoon, with about 75 inches of snow a winter.
75″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–33°
Spring34–57°
Summer56–80°
Fall39–60°
Oct 11
typical first frost
May 8
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthC+
Sheridan Township earns a C+ for health
Among adults in Sheridan Township, 27% get no exercise outside work. 32% of adults in Sheridan Township sleep under 7 hours; 16% report frequent physical distress.
36%healthier than U.S. townsC+Health Grade
| Sheridan Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 36% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Sheridan Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.7% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 7% |
Corewell Health Gerber Hospital
3.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
35th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B
Sheridan Township earns a B for cost of living
The typical home value in Sheridan Township is about $299,000, up 8.7% in a year, 13% above the Michigan typical home. In Sheridan Township, just over nine in ten households live in a home they own. For Sheridan Township, the median rent is $1,016 a month.
$299KZillow home value
| Sheridan Township | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,016 a month | $1,047 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Sheridan Township$299K
Michigan$264K
+8.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 19 attractions →Michigan's Adventure and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Sheridan Township. Close and well known come first.
16 mi Theme parkMichigan's Adventure
35 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
31 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia
32 mi National forestManistee National Forest
36 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
19 mi MuseumUSS LST-393
35 mi MuseumGerald R. Ford Presidential Museum31 mi MuseumJim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia32 mi National forestManistee National Forest36 mi MuseumFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park19 mi MuseumUSS LST-393Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum: Staff of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Public domain · Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia: Jim Crow Museum, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Manistee National Forest: RomanKahler, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: User Jeffness on en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5 · USS LST-393: USN, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Sheridan Township
18pages on Sheridan Township
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sheridan Township; the nearest are
Muskegon Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Muskegon15.7 mi$7,250 in-state tuitionFerris State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Big Rapids31.4 mi$14,778 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Sheridan Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Michigan.
Sheridan Township’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Sheridan Township.
FremontBridgeton TownshipGarfield TownshipHolton TownshipDayton TownshipAshland TownshipSheridan Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan Township | #402 | B− | B | — | B | C+ |
| Fremont | #376 | B− | B− | — | B | C |
| Bridgeton Township | — | — | B− | — | B− | C+ |
| Garfield Township | #541 | C | C+ | — | B | C |
| Holton Township | #588 | C− | B+ | — | C | C− |
| Dayton Township | — | — | C+ | — | B | C+ |
| Ashland Township | #374 | B− | B+ | — | B− | C+ |
Bridgeton Township and Dayton Township have fewer than 2,500 residents, so they get subject grades but no overall grade. Sheridan Township, Fremont, Bridgeton Township, Garfield Township, Holton Township, Dayton Township and Ashland Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Sheridan Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Sheridan Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sheridan Township, MI a good place to live?
Sheridan Township grades B− overall, better than 50% of U.S. towns and #402 of 697 in Michigan. It grades C+ for health and B for schools.
Is Sheridan Township, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.