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Sheridan, MT
Town in Madison County, Montana.
Population
869
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
859
ZIP codes
0
Sheridan and its ZIP codes
Sheridan at a glance
- Sheridan is about 112 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- The median household income is $87,321, 20% above the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $318,400 (15% below Montana) and median rent is $888 a month.
Local data for Sheridan, MT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheridan, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,321
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$318,400
Median rent
$888/mo
Homeownership
87.7%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
58.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (264), Irish Americans (131), Norwegian Americans (118).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Madison County. PPP loans are for Sheridan.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,742
2,981 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,911
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$86.9M
FY 2026, $10,074 per person
How people get to work
Sheridan, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled20.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheridan, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
46
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 15°F
13.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheridan, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.2%
U.S. 33.3% -5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
12.6%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Sheridan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrandonCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| Twin BridgesTown | 9 mi | 1 |
| AlderCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2 |
| Silver StarCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| Virginia CityTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| PonyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| McAllisterCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| EnnisTown | 24 mi | 0.7 |
| GlenCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| JeffersCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| NorrisCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| DillonCity | 27 mi | 1.9 |
| Rader CreekCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 20.3 |
| WhitehallTown | 29 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheridan, MT in?
- Sheridan is in Madison County, Montana.
- What is the population of Sheridan, MT?
- About 869 people live in Sheridan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheridan?
- Nearby places include Brandon (3 mi), Twin Bridges (9 mi), Alder (11 mi), Silver Star (16 mi), Virginia City (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023