Is Sherman a good place to live?
Only 1 of the 363 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher median age than Sherman. 37% of the land in Sherman is conserved, above both the Wisconsin town median (3.8%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area, at 22,419 acres with 6.4 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Sherman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
282 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Sherman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Sherman, 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 Sherman.
49% of residents are 65 or older
People 65 and older are 49% of residents (19% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (22% statewide). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
48% women, 52% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.1 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Sherman | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.7% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 5% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.1% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 6.8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 7.6% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 22.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 25.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 1.1% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 40.5% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 18.7% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 8.3% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.3% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 300, single groups can be off by several points
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hay Creek-Hoffman Lake State Wildlife Area | 25.6 mi | 7,866 |
| 2. Northern Highland American Legion State Forest | 8.5 mi | 10,900 |
| 3. Turtle-Flambeau Scenic Waters Area | 6.4 mi | 22,419 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Most of Sherman’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Sherman for work: only 2% work in town. The median household income in Sherman is $60,000. The top destinations are Mercer (24%), Hurley (8%) and Lac du Flambeau (7%).
| Sherman | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Sherman faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Sherman stands out in Wisconsin and nationally: a typical July afternoon there is cooler
Sherman’s July high is 77°F. Sherman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of Wisconsin and the rest of the country, more of Sherman’s adults have diabetes
16% of Sherman adults have diabetes. Only 1 of the 358 Wisconsin towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Sherman. 42% of Sherman adults have obesity.
| Sherman | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 33% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 26% | 25% |
| What stands out | Sherman | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 15.9% | 19% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.4% | 77.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.3% | 6.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Sherman
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Sherman; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Sherman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
98% of working residents leave Sherman for work
Where Sherman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Sherman
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Sherman is a town in Iron County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 286 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Powell and Springstead are located in the town. The Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is located partially in the town.
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- Area
- 137 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,572 ft
Questions about Sherman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Sherman, WI a good place to live?
Sherman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.