Sweetwater, TX
Living in Sweetwater
Bikeability
6
Walkability
22
Commute
98
Public Transit
6
Affordability
97
Public Safety
49
Airports
4
Hospitals
60
Colleges
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
32
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
11k
Population
-156 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
10%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black8%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate37%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42k
Median Household Income
+$9k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
+6% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector73%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$68k
Median Home Value
+$27k (2010–19)
3%
Built 2000 or Later
$538
Median Monthly Rent
+$211 (2010–19)
44%
Owner-Occupied
-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home7%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195926%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K33%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas1%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sweetwater
United States45
Texas51
Nolan County45
Property Crime in Sweetwater
United States48
Texas58
Nolan County69
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 43 | 1 | 1 |
Feb | 47 | 1 | 0 |
Mar | 55 | 2 | 0 |
Apr | 64 | 2 | 0 |
May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 3 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 2 | 0 |
Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 54 | 1 | 1 |
Dec | 44 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sweetwater
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding39
Tornado25
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sweetwater, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sweetwater, TX
Snyder Christian School
34 miles, NW
St Johns Episcopal School
36 miles, E
Cornerstone Christian School
38 miles, E
The Kenley School
38 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sweetwater, TX
McMurry University
39 miles, E
Hardin-Simmons University
39 miles, E
Abilene Christian University
41 miles, E
Angelo State University
71 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sweetwater, TX
Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
1 miles, SE
Fisher County Hospital District
25 miles, N
Mitchell County Hospital District
27 miles, W
Cogdell Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sweetwater, TX
Abilene Regional Airport
43 miles, E
San Angelo Regional Airport-Mathis Field
77 miles, S
Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
111 miles, W
Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport
116 miles, NW