Sweetwater, TX

Living in Sweetwater

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 22
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Commute 98
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 97
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Public Safety 49
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 38
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Schools 32
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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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sweetwater, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sweetwater, TX

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The Kenley School
38 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Sweetwater, TX

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McMurry University
39 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sweetwater, TX

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Airports

Airports near Sweetwater, TX

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