Sheridan is a small town of 867 in Montana, with a median household income of $80,444
and a 2.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sheridan stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
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: 92.3
Sheridan's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sheridan costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sheridan, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$259,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$725
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,444
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sheridan's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents
— 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
58.1 /100k
Property Crime
279.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sheridan is served primarily by Sheridan Elem.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sheridan, MT
National Avg
School District
Sheridan Elem
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sheridan sees average highs of 34.1°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 14.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 64.7 inches of snow per year.
Sheridan's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sheridan roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $259,700 and median rent is $725/month.
Sheridan's violent crime rate is 58.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 279.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sheridan are operated by Sheridan Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 26.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sheridan, MT has a population of 867, a median household income of $80,444, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sheridan averages 34.1°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.5 inches
with about 64.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sheridan, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59749.
The population of Sheridan, Montana is 867 with a median age of 54.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sheridan: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $259,700, median household income $80,444, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.