At a Glance
Median Income
$88,073
$55,217 per capita
Home Value
$279,900
Zillow: $191,464
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.8%
13.8% smoking rate
How Lake Sherwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Sherwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Sherwood a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Sherwood residents earn a median household income of $88,073 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,217. The unemployment rate stands at 9.5% (164% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Sherwood is $279,900 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,464. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
34.9% of adults in Lake Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Sherwood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population382
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density364/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,073
Per Capita$55,217
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,900
Rent
Ownership99.5%
Zillow$191,464
Housing Units545
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity35.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation1,020 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Sherwood was built in 1978.
43.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Wittman Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.