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Sherrard, IL
Village in Mercer County, Illinois.
Population
691
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
745
ZIP codes
0
Sherrard and its ZIP codes
Sherrard at a glance
- Sherrard is about 3.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $98,750, 18% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 (43% below Illinois) and median rent is $850 a month.
Local data for Sherrard, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sherrard, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,750
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$850/mo
Homeownership
92.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (152), Irish Americans (95), Swedish Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Sherrard.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,448
3,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,501 per person
How people get to work
Sherrard, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sherrard, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sherrard, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Sherrard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CableCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.1 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PreemptionCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| MathervilleVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| OrionVillage | 7 mi | 0.9 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Lynn CenterCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WindsorVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Oak GroveVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ViolaVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 9.1 mi | 3.2 |
| ReynoldsVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MilanVillage | 9.5 mi | 6.3 |
| AlphaVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Taylor RidgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sherrard, IL in?
- Sherrard is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Sherrard, IL?
- About 691 people live in Sherrard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sherrard?
- Nearby places include Cable (2.1 mi), Swedona (3.5 mi), Preemption (4.3 mi), Matherville (6.6 mi), Orion (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023