The Town FilesSheridan, Arkansas
City in Grant County · population 4,920 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $187,700
- Household income
- $62,453
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 37.4
Sheridan is a city of 4,920 people in Grant County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $187,700, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 92% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 78% of Arkansas towns, more upscale than 78% of Arkansas towns.
How Sheridan ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sheridan is worth $187,700, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $62,453, which is more affordable than 37% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $780 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheridan | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,700 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $780 | $792 |
| Median household income | $62,453 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Sheridan
| People | Sheridan | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.4% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 27.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.9% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 27.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.0% | 84.4% |
Weather in Sheridan
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 29.2°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.5 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheridan since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 12, 1966 about 5.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 20, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 14, 2023.
Severe weather in Grant County since 1996
Grant County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4700: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
| July 10, 2020 | Tornado | DR-4556: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Grant County
Grant County had 4,601 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,783 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Sheridan itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Sheridan
4 public schools with 3,027 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIDAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,265 | 10.7 |
| SHERIDAN MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 620 | 18.2 |
| SHERIDAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 599 | 18.7 |
| SHERIDAN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | 3-5 | 543 | 18.7 |
Towns near Sheridan
- Haskell, AR17.2 mi · 3,956 people · home $160,600
- East End, AR17.4 mi · 7,137 people · home $223,900
- Benton, AR19.2 mi · 35,014 people · home $212,700
- White Hall, AR19.8 mi · 5,581 people · home $212,700
- Bryant, AR20.5 mi · 20,663 people · home $223,200
- Alexander, AR20.5 mi · 3,385 people · home $174,000
- Shannon Hills, AR20.6 mi · 4,490 people · home $170,900
- Landmark, AR21.2 mi · 3,585 people · home $156,600
Sheridan questions
Is Sheridan, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheridan scores better for retirees than 74% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 19%. 18.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Sheridan?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheridan is valued at $187,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,453, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $780 a month.
What is the weather like in Sheridan?
July highs average 92.0°F and January lows 29.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.5 inches of snow.
Does Sheridan get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheridan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 12, 1966. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)