Sweetwater, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Loudon County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,462
Population
720/sq mi density
$44,661
Median Income
$25,261 per capita
$166,000
Home Value
$264,514 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
343
Violent Crime/100K
1,419 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$44,661 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,000 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
343 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sweetwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 996 ft (304 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6026°N, 84.4734°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Loudon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 68.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
Sweetwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.2").