Sheridan Lake, Colorado
Town · Population 54 · #266 in Colorado
About Sheridan Lake
Set in the southeastern part of Colorado, Sheridan Lake is a tiny community, home to 54 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Sheridan Lake is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.31 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 174 residents per square mile.
📰 Sheridan Lake News Today
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- Sheridan Lake, CO Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 11
- Sheridan Lake, Colorado Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 23
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What Makes Sheridan Lake Unique
- The only place in America named Sheridan Lake — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- With 54 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southeastern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 25 miles.
🏫 Schools in Sheridan Lake
- Plainview Elementary School
- Plainview Junior-Senior High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)54
Rank in state#266 of 271
Land area0.31 sq mi
Density174/sq mi
Coordinates38.4667, -102.2944