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Sheridan, IL
Village in LaSalle County, Illinois.
Population
2,519
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,188
ZIP codes
0
Sheridan and its ZIP codes
Sheridan at a glance
- Sheridan is about 5.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,250, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,400 (29% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,070 a month.
Local data for Sheridan, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheridan, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,250
Poverty rate
10.9%
Median home value
$186,400
Median rent
$1,070/mo
Homeownership
78.8%
Bachelor's or higher
4.9%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
39.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (415), Irish Americans (192), Italian Americans (121).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaSalle County. PPP loans are for Sheridan.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,975
38,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $6,555 per person
How people get to work
Sheridan, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.9%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 39.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheridan, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
825
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
222
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheridan, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
7.9%
U.S. 12.1% -4.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.3%
U.S. 11.1% +1.2 pts
Cities near Sheridan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SerenaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| MillingtonVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.7 |
| NewarkVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake HolidayCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.5 |
| WedronCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.5 |
| SomonaukVillage | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| MillbrookVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.8 |
| LelandVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| HardingCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.2 |
| SandwichCity | 9.3 mi | 4.7 |
| LisbonVillage | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| EarlvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| PlanoCity | 14 mi | 9 |
| MarseillesCity | 15 mi | 9 |
| OttawaCity | 15 mi | 14.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheridan, IL in?
- Sheridan is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Sheridan, IL?
- About 2,519 people live in Sheridan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheridan?
- Nearby places include Serena (3.6 mi), Millington (4.8 mi), Newark (5.4 mi), Lake Holiday (6.1 mi), Wedron (7.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023