The Town FilesSherwood, Arkansas
City in Pulaski County · population 32,731 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $199,500
- Household income
- $81,328
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 68
- Median age
- 39.9
Sherwood is a city of 32,731 people in Pulaski County, Arkansas. The median home is worth $199,500, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). It ranks more walkable than 96% of Arkansas towns, more vibrant than 95% of Arkansas towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Arkansas towns.
How Sherwood ranks
Percentile among Arkansas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Arkansas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sherwood is worth $199,500, above the typical Arkansas town ($128,600). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $81,328, which is more affordable than 62% of Arkansas towns. Median rent is $1,101 a month. 70.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sherwood | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,500 | $128,600 |
| Median rent | $1,101 | $792 |
| Median household income | $81,328 | $50,408 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.8% | 64.9% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Sherwood
| People | Sherwood | Typical Arkansas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 37.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 17.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 16.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.0% | 19.7% |
| Veterans | 13.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 12.5% | 5.3% |
| Average commute | 24.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.5% | 84.4% |
Weather in Sherwood
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.2°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.8 inches of snow (typical Arkansas town: 2.6 in). Expect about 70 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherwood since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Arkansas town. 27 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on March 1, 1997 about 7.1 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 19 deaths and 487 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 12, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 216 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 27, 2021.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3636: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4873: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3627: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4698: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| August 27, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3541: Hurricane Laura |
Jobs and pay in Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 261,631 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,505 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Sherwood itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Public schools in Sherwood
10 public schools with 5,728 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYLVAN HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | 10-12 | 1,061 | 12.2 |
| SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-7 | 826 | 14.8 |
| SYLVAN HILLS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 8-9 | 743 | 12.0 |
| LISA ACADEMY NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (charter) | K-5 | 628 | 17.9 |
| WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 565 | 15.3 |
| SYLVAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 483 | 17.3 |
| OAKBROOKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 406 | 15.6 |
| SHERWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 405 | 19.3 |
| LISA ACADEMY NORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL (charter) | 6-8 | 323 | 12.9 |
| LISA ACADEMY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL (charter) | 9-12 | 288 | 11.5 |
Towns near Sherwood
- Gibson, AR4.0 mi · 4,111 people · home $157,800
- Jacksonville, AR4.5 mi · 29,477 people · home $163,400
- North Little Rock, AR5.2 mi · 64,591 people · home $178,900
- Maumelle, AR11.1 mi · 19,251 people · home $291,700
- Little Rock, AR12.4 mi · 202,591 people · home $236,400
- Cabot, AR13.1 mi · 26,569 people · home $207,300
- Vilonia, AR15.7 mi · 4,288 people · home $232,700
- Austin, AR16.2 mi · 3,460 people · home $220,500
Sherwood questions
Is Sherwood, Arkansas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sherwood scores better for retirees than 53% of Arkansas towns and quieter than 12%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Sherwood?
The median owner-occupied home in Sherwood is valued at $199,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $81,328, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,101 a month.
What is the weather like in Sherwood?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 32.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.8 inches of snow.
Does Sherwood get tornadoes?
68 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sherwood since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on March 1, 1997. The typical Arkansas town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)