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Sheldon
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Sheldon is a small, peaceful village set in eastern Illinois, known for its friendly residents and close-knit community. The town offers a quintessential rural Midwest experience, with quiet streets and easygoing charm.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
261
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.77°, -87.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,525
Local Cost
$910
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
50
English
97
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
22.7°C
Winter Avg
-2.7°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-32.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1001 mm
Internet Speed
208 Mbps
Upload
47 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
KKT
Distance
11 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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