Sheridan township, Missouri
Sheridan township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sheridan township is a geographic entity located in Jasper County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 579. The land area covers 40.21 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 579 | ±345 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs | ±18.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 215 | ±124 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 234 | ±127 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 215 | ±124 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 19 | ±30 |
| Median Home Value | $171,700 | ±$160,092 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,411 | ±$15,981 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,570 | ±$5,918 |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% | ±2.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 15 | ±17 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 367 | ±239 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.6% | ±23.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 126,479 (2024)
ID: 168742
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: JASPER COUNTY AUDITOR
302 S MAIN ST, STE 102, CARTHAGE MO 64836-1690
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | AVILLA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | WEBB CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | CARTERVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06 | CARTHAGE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CARTHAGE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | CARTHAGE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | CARTHAGE, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | CARTHAGE, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | JOPLIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-03 | CARTHAGE, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
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College Vocational | 9.5 mi away | 609 S River Street, Carthage, MO, 64836-1332 |
417359709517025
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CARTHAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 612 S GARRISON AVE, CARTHAGE, MO, 64836 |
(417) 237-7040
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SPBK Enterprises Inc
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College Vocational | 17.1 mi away | 501 South Madison Street, Webb City, MO, 64870-2502 |
4176738828
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HYLTON LIBRARY
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 607 MAIN ST, GOLDEN CITY, MO, 64748 |
(417) 537-4991
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Missouri Southern State University
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College | 18.8 mi away | 3950 E. Newman Road, Joplin, MO, 64801-1595 |
8668186778
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MARY K. FINLEY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 300 W 10TH ST, LAMAR, MO, 64759 |
(417) 682-5355
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Ozark Christian College
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College | 20.3 mi away | 1111 N Main St, Joplin, MO, 64801 |
4176261234
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WEBB CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.5 mi away | 101 S LIBERTY ST, WEBB CITY, MO, 64870 |
(417) 673-4326
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New Dimensions School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 21.1 mi away | 621 Kentucky Ave., Joplin, MO, 64801-5017 |
4177822875
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LOCKWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.7 mi away | 721 S MAIN ST, LOCKWOOD, MO, 65682 |
(417) 232-4204
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LOCKWOOD, MO US, located 17.1 miles from Sheridan township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.8° | 22.1° | 32.5° | 2.20" | 3.7" |
| February | 48.3° | 25.8° | 37.0° | 2.19" | 3.1" |
| March | 57.5° | 34.5° | 46.0° | 3.60" | 2.3" |
| April | 67.5° | 43.6° | 55.6° | 5.10" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.8° | 54.0° | 64.9° | 6.24" | 0.1" |
| June | 84.7° | 63.5° | 74.1° | 5.44" | 0.0" |
| July | 89.5° | 67.9° | 78.7° | 4.47" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.0° | 65.9° | 77.5° | 3.72" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.4° | 57.4° | 69.4° | 4.66" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.2° | 45.8° | 58.0° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.2° | 34.8° | 46.0° | 3.36" | 0.4" |
| December | 46.4° | 26.3° | 36.4° | 2.64" | 3.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Carytown village | Village | 6.0 mi | — |
| Avilla town | Town | 9.6 mi | — |
| Golden City city | City | 10.1 mi | — |
| Alba city | City | 10.8 mi | — |
| Carthage city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2909767340. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.