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Sweetwater, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Loudon County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,462
Population
720/sq mi density
$44,661
Median Income
$25,261 per capita
$166,000
Home Value
$251,882 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
494
Violent Crime/100K
5,021 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,661 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$166,000 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
494 violent crimes/100K (30% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sweetwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Sweetwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.4").