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Sweet Water, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Marengo County County
Sweet Water, AL
At a Glance
How Sweet Water Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweet Water's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sweet Water a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sweet Water residents earn a median household income of $65,000 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,889. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 568 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweet Water is $177,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,771. Median rent is $775/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Sweet Water reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,761/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Sweet Water hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweet Water has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.