City profile
Sherwood, AR
Pulaski County · Population 33,070
Sherwood is a town in Pulaski County, AR with about 33,070 residents and a typical home value near $200,000. It is 9 miles from Little Rock, AR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
42°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
217
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$199,500
Typical monthly housing
$1,180
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
85
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.58%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.45%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Tornado, Earthquake
Nearest major airport
127 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 60% Democratic / 38% Republican
Community
Population
33,070
Black population
29.5%
County
Pulaski County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 33,070 residents
- Typical home value about $200,000
- 9 miles from Little Rock, AR
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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