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Sherwood, Arkansas

       
Total population 23,422 Average January/July temperatures 35.2° / 78.9°
Median home price $ 142,000 Annual Precipitation 48.6 in. /yr.
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Sherwood, Arkansas

Big-city convenience comes with small-town atmosphere.

Cultural Attractions
The Sherwood/Little Rock area offers the William Jefferson Clinton Presidential Library, as well as a number of historical state and military history museums.
Economy
The Heritage Co., a fundraising organization for nonprofit charities, is the leading employer in 
Sherwood.
Geography
Sherwood is a northern component of the Little Rock metropolitan area.
Historical
The first Miss Sherwood contest was held in 1948 to provide income for the new city budget.
Recreation
Sherwood contains 17 city parks that offer many outdoor activities.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 47.34 ° / 22.96 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.13 ° / 64.73 °
Precipitation (?) 48.6 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 33 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 121
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 160
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 142,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $49714.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $45679
Maximum state income tax (?) 7 %
State sales tax (?) 8 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 17
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 19
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 9
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 52
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 10
Number of libraries within the county (?) 24
Number of museums within the county (?) 18
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 23,422
Population density (?) 1,599 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 46.7% growth
Population over 55 (?) 5,385 people
Education (?) 30 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 31
Number of clinics within the county (?) 311
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 27
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