At a Glance
Median Income
$63,958
$28,634 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $84,836
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
20.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sweetwater a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population125
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,958
Per Capita$28,634
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,261M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership22.8%
Zillow$84,836
Housing Units86
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain23.3 in/yr
Elevation2,178 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.5%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Sweetwater was founded in 2003.
The median home in Sweetwater was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Elk City Regional Business (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.