Overall Health Rating
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.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 5.5% | 9.0% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Sherwood is 77.1 years, about 1.6 years longer than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
The uninsured population in Sherwood is 5.5%, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
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% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
The rate of diabetes in Sherwood is about 33% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of self-rated poor health in Sherwood is about 33% lower than in Arkansas. The rate of heart disease in Sherwood is about 32% 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.
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.
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?
%s has a Map AI Health Index grade of %s, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; Sherwood, Arkansas.
What is the life expectancy in Sherwood, Arkansas?
The life expectancy in Sherwood, Arkansas is 77.1 years, higher than the Arkansas average of 75.5 years.
What percentage of Sherwood, Arkansas residents are uninsured?
5.5% of Sherwood, Arkansas residents are uninsured, lower than the Arkansas average of 9.0%.
What percentage of Sherwood, Arkansas residents are obese?
33.1% of Sherwood, Arkansas residents are classified as obese, lower than the Arkansas average of 39.0%.