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Sherwood Content, Jamaica

Trelawny Parish · 🇯🇲 Jamaica

Sherwood Content is a small town in Trelawny Parish, Jamaica with a population of 1,499. Elevation: 682 ft (208 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,499 Population
682 ft Elevation 208 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
61.3 in Annual Rain
America / Jamaica Timezone
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bachelor's+ 15.0%
55% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.8%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.3%
9% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.4%
89% lower than US avg

People

Population1,499
Median Age30.7 yrs
DensityN/A
Male / Female49% / 51%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$7,542
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty1.4%

Health

Obesity33.8%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking10.3%
Depression0.4%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
AQI23 (Good)
Rain61.3 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation682 ft (208 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+90.0%

Community

CommuteN/A
Broadband89.5%
Population1,499
Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates18.3912°, -77.6283°
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
Country🇯🇲 Jamaica
State / ProvinceTrelawny Parish
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation61.3 inches (1,557 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Age30.7 years

Is Sherwood Content a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sherwood Content receives an overall livability score of 2.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Sherwood Content has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Sherwood Content has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F. Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23.

Sherwood Content has a population of 1,499. The median age is 30.7 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.6% female and 49.5% male. 14.5% of residents have a disability. 74.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,499
Total Population
30.7yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Sherwood Content vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Sherwood Content vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sherwood Content is N/A. Per capita income is $7,542 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 3.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 60.2, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Sherwood Content vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$7,542

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.3%
9% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.4%
89% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living60.20 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

In Sherwood Content, 33.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.9% have diabetes. 46.3% have high blood pressure. 10.3% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 3.9% report binge drinking. 0.4% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Sherwood Content vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.8%
5% above US avg
Diabetes11.9%
High Blood Pressure46.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking10.3%
26% below US avg
Binge Drinking3.9%
Depression0.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.0%

Food & Exercise

Sherwood Content has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July — relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 23 — among the cleanest air in the country. 91% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.3°F
41% above US avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.3 inches
61% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median23.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.5%

Geography

Elevation682 ft (208 m)
Coordinates18.3912°N, 77.6283°W
TimezoneAmerica/Jamaica
15.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55% below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. 89.5% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.0%
55% below US avg
High School+90.0%
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.5%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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