Oklahoma
Sweetwater is a small town in Oklahoma with a population of 125. Residents earn $63,958 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sweetwater receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Sweetwater stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sweetwater is $63,958, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sweetwater is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.0% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Sweetwater enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches, including 7.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,958 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,634 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,041 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,083 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 777 |
| County GDP | $1,261M |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Healthcare | 81 |
| Retail | 127 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,513 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.12% |
| Commute Time | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $112,500 |
| 60% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 22.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,513 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.12% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 33.0% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 11,753/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.2 inches |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 7.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,178 ft (664 m) |
| Area | 15.9 sq mi (41.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4150°N, 99.9203°W |
| County FIPS | 40009 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.0% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 81 |
| Restaurants | 69 |
| Retail Stores | 127 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |