Sheridan, California
Sheridan is a community of 1,183 people in Placer County, California.
Why visit Sheridan
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Wheatland Masonic Temple, Woman's Club of Lincoln, Atkinson Park and Brown Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Sheridan
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sheridan
Sheridan is a census-designated place in Placer County, California, United States. It is located at the western edge of the county, along State Route 65. Sheridan is 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northwest of Lincoln. The population was 1,385 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Sheridan, California (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Wheatland Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Department store in California, United States of America
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Woman's Club of Lincoln
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes1
The Perky Peacock
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Donut · 1.9 mi
5710 Sheridan Lincoln Boulevard, Sheridan
07:00-14:00
Churches and places of worship1
Bear River Missionary Baptist Church
Church · 2.0 mi
5911 Camp Far West Road, Sheridan
History
Sheridan was originally known by the name Union Shed, before it was renamed for Philip Sheridan around the time of the American Civil War. The Sheridan post office opened in 1868, closed for a time in 1870, and re-opened.
From the History section of Sheridan, California on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Map of Sheridan
21 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.0 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 40°F | 6.5 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 6.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 2.8 in |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 1.6 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 58°F | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.1 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.2 in |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.4 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Auburn (15 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Placer County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2023-03-10: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-14: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-01-09: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2022-09-09: Mosquito Fire (Fire)
- 2021-09-01: Caldor Fire (Fire)
- 2021-08-24: Wildfires (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Beale Air Force Base (BAB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Wheatland 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Lincoln 7 mi south, about 11 min by car
- Rocklin 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Plumas Lake 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Penryn 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Roseville 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Olivehurst 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Loomis 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- North Auburn 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Linda 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Wheatland Masonic Temple, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Woman's Club of Lincoln (California), entrance, T71024, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS038-E-55796 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-52444 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-55797 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-74051 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS034-E-9065 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-74053 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-74052 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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