What are the schools like in Sheridan, MI?

Sheridan is served primarily by Central Montcalm Public Schools. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.7:1.

What is the median household income in Sheridan?

The median household income in Sheridan, MI is $53,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Sheridan, MI?

Sheridan has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 72.9 inches.

Sheridan, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sheridan, MI affordable or expensive?

Sheridan's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sheridan is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,800 and the median rent is $744 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sheridan, MI?

Sheridan has a violent crime rate of 208.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 793.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sheridan, MI a Good Place to Live?

Sheridan is a small town of 867 in Michigan, with a median household income of $53,750 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Sheridan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sheridan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sheridan city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.2

Sheridan's overall cost of living index is 95.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sheridan costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sheridan, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$744	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sheridan's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

208.2 /100k

Property Crime

793.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sheridan is served primarily by Central Montcalm Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sheridan, MI	National Avg
School District	Central Montcalm Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sheridan sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 36.6 inches of annual precipitation and 72.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sheridan, MI
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	36.6"
Annual Snowfall	72.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sheridan, MI	National Avg
Population	867	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.0%	22.2%
65 and over	23.2%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Sheridan

Sheridan, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48884

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sheridan, MI affordable or expensive?

Sheridan's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sheridan roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,800 and median rent is $744/month.

What is the crime rate in Sheridan, MI?

Sheridan's violent crime rate is 208.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 793.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sheridan?

Public schools in Sheridan are operated by Central Montcalm Public Schools. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sheridan, MI a good place to live?

Sheridan, MI has a population of 867, a median household income of $53,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sheridan?

Sheridan averages 31.2°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.6 inches with about 72.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sheridan?

Sheridan, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48884.

What is the population of Sheridan?

The population of Sheridan, Michigan is 867 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sheridan?

Key numbers for living in Sheridan: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $131,800, median household income $53,750, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sheridan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.