Health Profile of Sherman, Texas
Sherman 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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C
Sherman Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Sherman | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 74.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 18.4% | 17.1% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 20.8% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Sherman is 74.5 years, about 3.5 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0 years. The uninsured rate is 18.4%, higher than the Texas average of 17.1%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 20.8% of residents, lower than the Texas average of 21.1%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,708 residents in Sherman are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 873 286 men · 588 women
- 75–84 1,442 569 men · 873 women
- 65–74 3,163 1,455 men · 1,708 women
- 50–64 6,229 2,984 men · 3,245 women
Younger residents
8,746 residents in Sherman are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,373 1,236 boys · 1,137 girls
- 7–12 2,584 1,359 boys · 1,225 girls
- 3–7 2,170 1,082 boys · 1,087 girls
- 0–3 1,619 815 boys · 804 girls
About 2,465 residents in Sherman (6.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 74.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Sherman | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.6% | 13.9% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 6.0% | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.1% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 39.7% | 37.6% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Sherman are about the same as in Texas.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Sherman | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 21.7% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.3% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 29.6% | 29.2% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Sherman are about the same as in Texas.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,857 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 658,430 minutes a day and 240.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sherman is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.14 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 | Sherman | Texas Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.80 | 6.84 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Sherman is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Sherman, Texas has an overall health index grade of C, making it somewhat better than Texas, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Sherman, Texas.
What is the health grade for Sherman, Texas?
Sherman, Texas has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Sherman, Texas?
People in Sherman, Texas can expect to live 74.5 years on average, 3.5 years shorter than the Texas average of 78.0.
What is the uninsured rate in Sherman, Texas?
18.4% of residents in Sherman, Texas have no health insurance, about 1 in 5 people, 1.2 points above the Texas rate of 17.1%.
How common is obesity in Sherman, Texas?
39.7% of adults in Sherman, Texas are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.1 points above the Texas rate of 37.6%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Sherman, Texas go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 59,857 cigarettes a day, 1.8 million a month, or 21.8 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 658,430 minutes a day and 240.3 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Sherman is 74.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.14 lifetimes a year.
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