SheldonWI
A town of 666, settled in 1854.
Is Sheldon a good place to live?
32% of residents are under 18 in Sheldon, above both Wisconsin’s towns (21%) and U.S. towns (22%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher average commute than Sheldon. Sheldon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
666 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sheldon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sheldon, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Sheldon.
The schools Sheldon’s kids attend
Its two schools are below. Public schools: the Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton School District.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk-Ontario-Wilton ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 322 | B+ |
| Brookwood HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 264 | C |
NCES · EDFacts
Sheldon has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Households in Sheldon have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2018. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. 55% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 24%.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Sheldon has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 81° in July, and January nights bottom out around 8°; snowfall runs to about 41 inches a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
With 1.3 jobs for every working resident, Sheldon draws in 293 commuters
Since 2013, Sheldon has added 271 jobs, to 309 in 2023. Commuting out is the norm locally: 7% of working residents work locally. 12% of Sheldon residents live below the poverty line, against 6.4% in Wisconsin’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. For Sheldon, the income of the median household is $59,000.
| Sheldon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Sheldon’s adults get no exercise outside work
Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a higher share of adults who smoke cigarettes than Sheldon. Sheldon: 18% of adults binge drink.
| Sheldon | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Sheldon | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16.8% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 6.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 17.5% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Sheldon
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sheldon; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Sheldon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Sheldon
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Sheldon is a town in Monroe County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 649 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated community of Oil City, Wisconsin is located within the town of Sheldon.
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- Area
- 35 sq mi
- Elevation
- 981 ft
- Area code
- 608
Questions about Sheldon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sheldon, WI a good place to live?
Sheldon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.