Sheffield, Iowa
Quick Statistics
Sheffield is a community in Franklin County, Iowa, home to about 1,053 people spread across 5.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,599 a year, and a typical home is worth about $151,000. About 43.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 10 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Iowa towns GeoStat tracks, Sheffield ranks number 272 of 1,017 in population, number 759 in median household income, number 335 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sheffield typically top out near 83°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 28 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 2. | Rockwell, IA | 6.4 mi. | 986 |
| 3. | Swaledale, IA | 8.2 mi. | 148 |
| 4. | Dougherty, IA | 9.0 mi. | 88 |
| 5. | Thornton, IA | 9.9 mi. | 514 |
| 6. | Hampton, IA | 10.1 mi. | 4,306 |
| 7. | Hansell, IA | 10.4 mi. | 83 |
| 8. | Aredale, IA | 10.9 mi. | 48 |
What is the population of Sheffield, Iowa?
Sheffield has a population of about 1,053 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sheffield, Iowa in?
Sheffield is located in Franklin County, Iowa.
What is the median home value in Sheffield, Iowa?
The median home value in Sheffield is about $151,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sheffield, Iowa?
The median personal income in Sheffield is about $34,599 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sheffield, Iowa?
Since 1950, 29 tornadoes have been recorded in Franklin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sheffield, Iowa?
Typical July highs run about 83 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 28 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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