SheffieldTX
A town settled in 1898, now home to 74 people.
Is Sheffield a good place to live?
Sheffield’s age of the median resident is 66.5 years, above both Texas’ towns (35.9 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Among 643 Texas towns, just 4 have a higher owner-occupancy rate than Sheffield. Sheffield’s trail density is 1.2 miles per square mile, above both the Texas town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Sheffield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
74 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sheffield.
Expect mild winters and hot summers in Sheffield
Sheffield’s typical July afternoon high stands at 97°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Few of Sheffield’s working residents work in town
Jobs in Sheffield fell by 46 from 2013 to 2023, to 53. Most people who work leave Sheffield to do it: just 4% work in town. The top destinations are Midland (8%), Odessa (8%) and Lubbock (8%). Half commute less than 95 miles.
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The biggest natural risk in Sheffield is drought, at a low overall level
Expected losses in Sheffield break down as 39% from drought and 35% from inland flooding. Storm and flood damage is expected to run lower than in just over three fifths of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
More of Sheffield’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
In Sheffield, a fifth of adults have diabetes. Against the Texas average, Sheffield comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 31, and behind on 13.
| Sheffield | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 24% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 35% | 35% |
| What stands out | Sheffield | TX |
|---|---|---|
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 65.8% | 57.9% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.1% | 74.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.4% | 5.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0% of Sheffield is conserved land
Count the trails in 1 park or preserve and they come to 1.1 miles. Sheffield has one park or preserve, 2 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Sheffield City Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Sheffield
Moving to Sheffield: who provides what
Sheffield is unincorporated, so Pecos County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sheffield; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Sheffield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
About Sheffield
Unincorporated community in Pecos County, Texas, United States
Sheffield is a census-designated place in Pecos County, Texas, United States. According to the 2020 Census, the community had a population of 174. Named for pioneer rancher Will Sheffield, it has a post office with ZIP code of 79781.
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- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,142 ft
- ZIP code
- 79781
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