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Crime in Sweetwater summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sweetwater. Key points include:
There were 115 total crimes in Sweetwater in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sweetwater is 1,717.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sweetwater is 343.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sweetwater is 1,374.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sweetwater is -18.96% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sweetwater Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sweetwater / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 115 | 1,717.4 | 2,624.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 23 | 343.5 | 592.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 14.9 | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 14.9 | 58.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 298.7 | 488.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 92 | 1,374.0 | 2,032.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 179.2 | 251.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 76 | 1,135.0 | 1,443.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 59.7 | 336.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Sweetwater summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sweetwater. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sweetwater is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sweetwater is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sweetwater is $256,822.
The median income in Sweetwater is $45,451.
Sweetwater's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sweetwater Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sweetwater | Tennessee | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 98 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sweetwater, TN Weather
The average high in Sweetwater is 69.6° and the average low is 47.2°.
There are 81.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 53.8 inches of precipitation each year with 3.5 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sweetwater |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 81.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 53.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.5 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
Sweetwater, TN Photos
2 Reviews & Comments About Sweetwater
Moved here from Houston, TX been there most of my adult life moved to Sweetwater 2yrs this June. This is a very friendly town. Everyone looks out for each other. Most people do not even lock their doors around here. And keep the garage doors up all the time. Here I am with locking my doors at all times and keeping my keys on me even when I'm outside on my own land from living in Houston and have an ADT system. The neighbors actually laughed at me for getting an Alarm. Some have been here their whole life and said, nothing happens over here. The crime has been in abandoned homes or land due to drugs as I have a reliable source. Not sure where you received your information from but you might want to recheck it. I have been here only two years and when I go into most stores they know me by my first name.
The whole town is my favorite places. Love how the whole town gets together on certain days of the month and stay open late so individuals that work during the day and come out and shop after hours. They have movie nights downtown in the summer. They just had Fly you kite downtown with Mary Poppins. They do a lot of fun family nights so everyone can come together as a community.
I'm originally from Chicago and live in Sweetwater. If you want to talk crime, check out Illinois. I know people here that don't even lock their doors! Also, there are plenty of fun things to do here. If you need city" life, we are between Chattanooga and Knoxville. Seems like something is wrong with your facts. Cost of living isn't as high here and there are plenty of jobs nearby.
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Sweetwater Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sweetwater
The current population in Sweetwater is 6,532. The population has increased 12.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,532 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 6,462 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 6,310 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 6,228 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 5,894 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 5,873 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 5,870 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 5,842 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 5,877 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 5,872 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 5,856 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 5,839 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 5,827 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,820 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 5,807 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sweetwater
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Sweetwater is:
82.1% White with 5,360 White residents.
5.1% African American with 335 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.8% Two Or More with 380 Two Or More residents.
6.9% Hispanic with 451 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sweetwater | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.1% | 71.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.1% | 15.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.9% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sweetwater
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Sweetwater is 54.4% female with 3,554 female residents.
Sweetwater is 45.6% male with 2,978 male residents.
| Gender | Sweetwater | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.4% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.6% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sweetwater for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed < 9th grade.
10.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sweetwater | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 45.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sweetwater, Tennessee
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4.4% of households in Sweetwater earn Less than $10,000.
13.6% of households in Sweetwater earn $10,000 to $14,999.
12.3% of households in Sweetwater earn $15,000 to $24,999.
14.6% of households in Sweetwater earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.8% of households in Sweetwater earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.9% of households in Sweetwater earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.9% of households in Sweetwater earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Sweetwater earn $100,000 to $149,999.
1.9% of households in Sweetwater earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.4% of households in Sweetwater earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sweetwater | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 13.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.3% | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.8% | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.9% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 16.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.9% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
