Independent Living Communities in Sherwood, Arkansas

CaringScore for Sherwood, AR

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Sherwood was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Sherwood.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 7.1, Sherwood rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Sherwood. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Sherwood, AR

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Sherwood, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Sherwood is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 8.8, Sherwood rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 467.1 physicians per capita, Sherwood scores 111.8 percent better than the national average. Sherwood scores 407.7 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 6.6, and scores 165.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 51.7. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Sherwood is 75.6 years -- 3.0 percent lower than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Sherwood is 75.6 years -- 3.0 percent lower than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Sherwood's environmental health -- is 63.6 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita	Sherwood, AR	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	467.1	220.5
Geriatricians	6.6	1.3
Cardiologists	21.9	7.7
Oncologists	9	3.5
Orthopedists	14.2	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Sherwood, AR

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Sherwood, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Sherwood is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 7.2, the costs associated with independent living communities in Sherwood are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Sherwood. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Sherwood to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Sherwood indexes at 8.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs are 10.0 percent cheaper than the national average, and the cost of housing is 16.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Sherwood, AR
Aggregate Index	92
Healthcare Index	90
Housing Index	84
Food Index	92
Utilities Index	97
Transportation Index	96

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Sherwood, AR

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Sherwood. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Sherwood is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4, Sherwood rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 219 days each year in Sherwood, 6.8 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 32°F in January, winters tend to be milder in Sherwood than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 92°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Sherwood is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $54,569 per year, the population of Sherwood earns a median household income on par with the national average. Sherwood has an unemployment rate of 6.80 percent, roughly 25.3 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.67 percent of the population in Sherwood is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Sherwood	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.1	136.1
Libraries	3.5	18.8
Places of Worship	110.7	220.5
Public Transit	72.3	110.4
Grocery Stores	28.3	97.7
Pharmacies	0	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65