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
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.