Sheldon Public RecordsNorth Dakota

As of the 2020 Census, Sheldon city in Ransom County, North Dakota, had a population of 109. The median age was 47.5 years. Gender distribution was nearly balanced, with approximately 51% male and 49% female residents. The racial and ethnic composition was predominantly White (over 97%), with small representations from Native American and other groups. Hispanic or Latino residents accounted for less than 2% of the population.

Sheldon, a small city in Ransom County, ND, has a homeownership rate of about 78%, with median home values around $80,000. Rental options are limited, and the median rent is approximately $625 per month. The real estate market remains stable, with slow annual appreciation below 2%. Housing primarily consists of single-family homes in quiet neighborhoods. Property taxes are low, averaging 1.1% of assessed value, and there are no local sales taxes. Sheldon offers affordable, rural living with minimal housing market fluctuations.

Sheldon, a city in Ransom County, ND, is served by the Enderlin Area School District, as there are no schools directly in Sheldon. Residents attend schools in nearby Enderlin, which includes an elementary and a high school (grades K-12), with a combined enrollment of about 300 students and a graduation rate of approximately 93%. Adult education options are available in nearby Fargo. The district’s average student-teacher ratio is 10:1, school safety ratings are above average, and programs include FFA, music, and STEM, though bachelor’s degrees require postsecondary education elsewhere.

Sheldon, a small city in Ransom County, ND, relies primarily on personal vehicles for transportation, with over 90% of residents commuting by car and minimal public transit availability. Vehicle ownership rates are high, with most households owning two or more vehicles. The average commute time is approximately 25 minutes, mostly to employment hubs in nearby Lisbon and Fargo. Transportation infrastructure is limited to local roads and North Dakota Highway 46, with no local mass transit system; carpooling and biking are rare due to the rural setting. Public transit usage is less than 1% among Sheldon residents.

Sheldon, located in Ransom County, ND, is a small rural community with limited healthcare facilities; no hospitals are within city limits, with the closest hospital, Sanford Medical Center, 28 miles away in Valley City. The region is primarily served by rural clinics, such as Lisbon Area Health Services, within 20 miles. Roughly 95% of residents are White, and 18% are aged 65 or older. Common health issues include heart disease and diabetes. Healthcare provider density is low, with roughly 1 primary care provider per 2,500 residents in the county, and the uninsured rate is about 8%.