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Sheldon, IA

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Population
5,575
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,424 ft
Median Home Value
$192,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$930/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,159
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Sheldon

Set along the Floyd River in northwest Iowa, Sheldon is a welcoming small town of around 5,500 residents. It serves as a convenient regional hub for the surrounding countryside, supported by a healthy mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and local commerce. Golden marigolds bloom across town every summer, and local spirit runs deep behind the school mascot, the Orabs (short for Orange and Black).

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For families, the local school district offers strong academics and hands-on technical programs, complemented by Northwest Iowa Community College right on the edge of town. Everyday amenities include a historic Carnegie library, neighborhood parks, and hometown broadcasts from KIWA radio. It offers newcomers a safe, friendly community where people know their neighbors and enjoy a relaxed pace of life.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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