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Sheridan, IN
Town in Hamilton County, Indiana.
Population
3,205
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,272
ZIP codes
0
Sheridan and its ZIP codes
Sheridan at a glance
- Sheridan is about 6.7 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 173rd among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $66,534, 8% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,600 (10% below Indiana) and median rent is $726 a month.
Local data for Sheridan, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheridan, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,534
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$195,600
Median rent
$726/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (897), Irish Americans (254), Scottish Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Sheridan.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,332
167,841 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$104,283
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $5,568 per person
How people get to work
Sheridan, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.4%
- Carpooled25.0%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheridan, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
593
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
523
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheridan, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Sheridan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BoxleyCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.4 |
| HortonvilleCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| WestfieldCity | 6.8 mi | 32.6 |
| ElizavilleCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| KirklinTown | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ZionsvilleTown | 10 mi | 67.2 |
| CiceroTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| KemptonTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| ArcadiaTown | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ScirclevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GoldsmithCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AtlantaTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| HillisburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| CarmelCity | 12 mi | 49.1 |
| NoblesvilleCity | 13 mi | 35.3 |
| UlenTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheridan, IN in?
- Sheridan is in Hamilton County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Sheridan, IN?
- About 3,205 people live in Sheridan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheridan?
- Nearby places include Boxley (3.4 mi), Hortonville (4.8 mi), Westfield (6.8 mi), Elizaville (8 mi), Kirklin (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023