
Sheridan is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States named after the Civil War general Philip Sheridan. The population was 694 at the 2020 census.
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About Sheridan
Sheridan is a tiny community in southern Montana with an estimated population of 765.
Sheridan holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 757 residents per square mile.
📰 Sheridan News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sheridan Unique
- One of 11 places in the US named Sheridan — but the Montana one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Montana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Montana — one of 497 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sheridan
- Bread Zepplin — bakery
- The Prospector Drive-in
- The Shovel & Spoon
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sheridan
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sheridan
- Sheridan 7-8
- Sheridan Elementary Schl
- Sheridan High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ruby Valley Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.