At a Glance
Median Income
$56,645
$23,490 per capita
Home Value
$72,500
Zillow: $159,084
Median Rent
$738/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.3%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
15.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
18.2% smoking rate
How Sherwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sherwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sherwood a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sherwood residents earn a median household income of $56,645 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,490. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 869 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sherwood is $72,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,084. Median rent is $738/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
3.3% of adults in Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sherwood has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population388
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$56,645
Per Capita$23,490
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty15.9%
County GDP$1,938M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,032
Housing
A+
Home Value$72,500
Rent$738
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$159,084
Housing Units144
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,391/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation882 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.3%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sherwood was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.