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Sheldon, MO
City in Vernon County, Missouri.
Population
443
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
843
ZIP codes
0
Sheldon and its ZIP codes
Sheldon at a glance
- Sheldon is about 9.4 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Sheldon, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vernon County. PPP loans are for Sheldon.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,899
7,011 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,003
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$137M
FY 2026, $6,948 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sheldon, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
650
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheldon, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Sheldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IrwinCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MiloVillage | 6.8 mi | 0.1 |
| MilfordVillage | 9 mi | 0 |
| BronaughCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MoundvilleTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Lamar HeightsCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| LamarCity | 11 mi | 5.2 |
| IanthaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| NevadaCity | 13 mi | 9.1 |
| LiberalCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Jerico SpringsVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| DeerfieldVillage | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| WalkerCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Arcadia, KSCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Garland, KSCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| BurgessCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheldon, MO in?
- Sheldon is in Vernon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Sheldon, MO?
- About 443 people live in Sheldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheldon?
- Nearby places include Irwin (4.7 mi), Milo (6.8 mi), Milford (9 mi), Bronaugh (9.7 mi), Moundville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023