The Town FilesSheridan, Michigan
Township in Mason County · population 1,044 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $172,600
- Household income
- $61,563
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 108 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 48.3
Sheridan is a township of 1,044 people in Mason County, Michigan. The median home is worth $172,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for a vacation home than 90% of Michigan towns, quieter than 80% of Michigan towns, better for first-time buyers than 71% 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 $172,600, below the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $61,563, which is more affordable than 55% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $879 a month. 85.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheridan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,600 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $879 | $955 |
| Median household income | $61,563 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 85.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 48.6% | — |
Who lives in Sheridan
| People | Sheridan | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.8% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Sheridan
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 38.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 108.1 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 171 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Sheridan since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 3 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on March 31, 2026.
Severe weather in Mason County since 1996
Mason County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| July 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1777: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1226: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Mason County
Mason County had 10,186 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,523 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Sheridan itself the ACS puts it at 6.6%.
Towns near Sheridan
- Sherman, MI6.2 mi · 1,127 people · home $177,100
- Elk, MI7.5 mi · 940 people · home $181,900
- Branch, MI7.5 mi · 1,405 people · home $159,500
- Free Soil, MI7.9 mi · 842 people · home $220,900
- Custer, MI9.8 mi · 1,321 people · home $184,000
- Stronach, MI11.0 mi · 834 people · home $165,600
- Scottville, MI11.8 mi · 1,356 people · home $134,300
- Victory, MI12.3 mi · 1,406 people · home $300,000
Sheridan questions
Is Sheridan, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheridan scores better for retirees than 56% of Michigan towns and quieter than 80%. 24.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Sheridan?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheridan is valued at $172,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,563, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $879 a month.
What is the weather like in Sheridan?
July highs average 80.6°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.0 inches of precipitation a year and 108.1 inches of snow.
Does Sheridan get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Sheridan in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- 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)