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Sweetwater, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Nolan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,484
Population
947/sq mi density
$45,720
Median Income
$27,390 per capita
$84,000
Home Value
$108,324 Zillow
$862
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
536 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,720 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sweetwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 11.1 sq mi (28.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 947/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4694°N, 100.4087°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nolan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Abilene Regional (ABI) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
Sweetwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.9").