The Town FilesSheridan, Texas
Community in Colorado County · population 520 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $132,800
- Household income
- $61,492
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 96°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 27.4
Sheridan is a community of 520 people in Colorado County, Texas. The median home is worth $132,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for a vacation home than 92% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 85% of Texas towns, easier by car than 84% of Texas towns.
How Sheridan ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sheridan is worth $132,800, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $61,492, which is more affordable than 75% of Texas towns. 51.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheridan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $132,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $61,492 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 51.5% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 52.8% | — |
Who lives in Sheridan
| People | Sheridan | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.8% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | — min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 45.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Sheridan
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 132 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 30 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheridan since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 21, 1967 about 5.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 18, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 2011.
Severe weather in Colorado County since 1996
Colorado County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Colorado County
Colorado County had 7,491 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,442 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Sheridan itself the ACS puts it at 10.4%.
Public schools in Sheridan
1 public school with 81 students, about 11.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERIDAN EL | K-5 | 81 | 11.6 |
Towns near Sheridan
- Glidden, TX13.8 mi · 741 people · home $233,800
- Weimar, TX14.5 mi · 2,076 people · home $165,300
- Columbus, TX14.9 mi · 3,699 people · home $241,700
- Garwood, TX16.3 mi · 510 people · home $231,300
- Hallettsville, TX16.9 mi · 2,731 people · home $163,000
- Schulenburg, TX18.4 mi · 2,633 people · home $205,900
- Eagle Lake, TX21.4 mi · 3,442 people · home $137,900
- Flatonia, TX28.7 mi · 1,308 people · home $200,400
Sheridan questions
Is Sheridan, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheridan scores better for retirees than 57% of Texas towns and quieter than 75%. 22.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 27.4).
How much does a house cost in Sheridan?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheridan is valued at $132,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,492, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Sheridan?
July highs average 96.0°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 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 September 21, 1967. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)