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Sweetwater, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Beckham County County
Sweetwater, OK
At a Glance
How Sweetwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweetwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sweetwater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sweetwater residents earn a median household income of $63,958 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,634. 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 777 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweetwater is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,836. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Sweetwater reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,064/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Sweetwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% above the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweetwater has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.