The Town FilesSheldon, Wisconsin
Town in Monroe County · population 649 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $271,900
- Household income
- $59,440
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 41 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 31.5
Sheldon is a town of 649 people in Monroe County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $271,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks better for families than 86% of Wisconsin towns.
How Sheldon ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sheldon is worth $271,900, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $59,440, which is more affordable than 5% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,010 a month. 71.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sheldon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $271,900 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,010 | $951 |
| Median household income | $59,440 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 71.4% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1991 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 9.8% | — |
Who lives in Sheldon
| People | Sheldon | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 32.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.3% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 33.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 64.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Sheldon
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.8°F. About 35.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 41.1 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheldon since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2022 about 9.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 6, 2011.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 21,455 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,839 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Sheldon itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Towns near Sheldon
- Ontario, WI3.9 mi · 534 people · home $141,700
- Norwalk, WI4.2 mi · 611 people · home $96,700
- Wilton, WI5.5 mi · 532 people · home $166,800
- Whitestown, WI5.9 mi · 623 people · home $195,600
- Wellington, WI6.5 mi · 666 people · home $316,100
- Jefferson, WI6.5 mi · 841 people · home $263,200
- Wells, WI7.8 mi · 562 people · home $230,000
- Clinton, WI8.5 mi · 1,374 people · home $347,900
Sheldon questions
Is Sheldon, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sheldon scores better for retirees than 5% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 42%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Sheldon?
The median owner-occupied home in Sheldon is valued at $271,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,440, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,010 a month.
What is the weather like in Sheldon?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 10.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 35.0 inches of precipitation a year and 41.1 inches of snow.
Does Sheldon get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sheldon since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2022. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)