The Town FilesSheridan, Michigan
Township in Huron County · population 627 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $200,700
- Household income
- $78,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 43 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 39.4
Sheridan is a township of 627 people in Huron County, Michigan. The median home is worth $200,700, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for families than 94% of Michigan towns, easier by car than 75% of Michigan towns, quieter than 72% of Michigan towns.
How Sheridan ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sheridan is worth $200,700, close to the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $78,125, which is more affordable than 68% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $817 a month. 94.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheridan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $200,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $817 | $955 |
| Median household income | $78,125 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 94.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.8% | — |
Who lives in Sheridan
| People | Sheridan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 1.5% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 88.8% |
Weather in Sheridan
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 32.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 150 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheridan since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 4, 1974 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on November 6, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 15, 2007.
Severe weather in Huron County since 1996
Huron County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
| September 18, 1986 | Flood | DR-774: Severe Storms & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Huron County
Huron County had 11,234 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,295 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Sheridan itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Sheridan
- Grant, MI5.3 mi · 869 people · home $162,500
- Colfax, MI5.3 mi · 1,753 people · home $159,800
- Bad Axe, MI6.3 mi · 3,021 people · home $125,200
- Bingham, MI6.6 mi · 1,642 people · home $157,100
- Ubly, MI6.7 mi · 836 people · home $111,700
- Greenleaf, MI6.9 mi · 815 people · home $177,400
- Oliver, MI7.0 mi · 1,419 people · home $110,400
- Elkton, MI8.4 mi · 796 people · home $92,300
Sheridan questions
Is Sheridan, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheridan scores better for retirees than 35% of Michigan towns and quieter than 72%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Sheridan?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheridan is valued at $200,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,125, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $817 a month.
What is the weather like in Sheridan?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 32.9 inches of precipitation a year and 43.2 inches of snow.
Does Sheridan get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheridan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 4, 1974. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- 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)