Health Profile of Sherwood, Arkansas
Sherwood Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Sherwood Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.6% | 9.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sherwood is 77.1 years, about 1.6 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.3% of residents, lower than the Arkansas average of 22.8%.
Population by Age
Older residents
10,819 residents in Sherwood are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 477 171 men · 306 women
- 75–84 1,544 607 men · 937 women
- 65–74 3,059 1,433 men · 1,625 women
- 50–64 5,740 2,748 men · 2,992 women
Younger residents
6,415 residents in Sherwood are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,060 1,033 boys · 1,027 girls
- 7–12 1,961 1,022 boys · 939 girls
- 3–7 1,418 748 boys · 670 girls
- 0–3 976 503 boys · 473 girls
About 1,633 residents in Sherwood (5.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 13.7% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 33.1% | 39.0% | 34.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Sherwood is about 33% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of heart disease in Sherwood is about 32% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of obesity in Sherwood is about 15% lower than in Arkansas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.0% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 13.9% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.7% | 33.0% | 25.1% |
The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Sherwood is about 25% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of binge drinking in Sherwood is about 24% higher than in Arkansas. The rate of smoking in Sherwood is about 23% lower than in Arkansas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,709 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 480,801 minutes a day and 175.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sherwood is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.33 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.29 | 7.47 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sherwood is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Sherwood, AR Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Sherwood, AR compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwood, AR | 30,507 | 77.1 yrs #1/3 | 5.6% #1/3 | 33.1% #1/3 |
| North Little Rock, AR | 58,195 | 74.3 yrs | 10.6% | 39.8% |
| Jacksonville, AR | 24,180 | 74.7 yrs | 12.5% | 34.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sherwood, Arkansas has an overall health index grade of B, making it notably better than Arkansas, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Sherwood, Arkansas.
What is the health grade for Sherwood, Arkansas?
Sherwood, Arkansas has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
How long do people live in Sherwood, Arkansas?
People in Sherwood, Arkansas can expect to live 77.1 years on average, 1.6 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5.
What percentage of Sherwood, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
5.6% of residents in Sherwood, Arkansas have no health insurance, about 1 in 18 people, 3.4 points below the Arkansas rate of 9.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Sherwood, Arkansas?
33.1% of adults in Sherwood, Arkansas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.0 points below the Arkansas rate of 39.0%.
Which health problem stands out most in Sherwood, Arkansas?
Compared with Arkansas as a whole, binge drinking stands out most: the adult rate here is 17.3%, about 24% higher than the Arkansas rate of 13.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sherwood, Arkansas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 43,709 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 16.0 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 480,801 minutes a day and 175.5 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sherwood is 77.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.33 lifetimes a year.
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