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Sheldon, WI
Village in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
Population
220
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
332
ZIP codes
0
Sheldon and its ZIP codes
Sheldon at a glance
- Sheldon is about 3 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
Local data for Sheldon, WI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rusk County. PPP loans are for Sheldon.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,724
4,396 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,504
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$110M
FY 2026, $7,749 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sheldon, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
284
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
33.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheldon, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Sheldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ConrathVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Jump RiverCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.4 |
| HolcombeCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 1 |
| TonyVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| LadysmithCity | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| GilmanVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Glen FloraVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CornellCity | 14 mi | 3.8 |
| IngramVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| HawkinsVillage | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| BruceVillage | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| LublinVillage | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| WeyerhaeuserVillage | 24 mi | 0.9 |
| KennanVillage | 24 mi | 2 |
| Jim FallsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| StanleyCity | 24 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheldon, WI in?
- Sheldon is in Rusk County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Sheldon, WI?
- About 220 people live in Sheldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheldon?
- Nearby places include Conrath (6.3 mi), Jump River (8.5 mi), Holcombe (9.7 mi), Tony (12 mi), Ladysmith (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023