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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 165 total crimes in Sweetwater in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sweetwater is 1,620.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sweetwater is 501.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sweetwater is 1,119.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sweetwater is -23.52% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Sweetwater Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sweetwater / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 165 | 1,620.8 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 51 | 501.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 19.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 49.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 | 314.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 114 | 1,119.8 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 27 | 265.2 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 77 | 756.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 10 | 98.2 | 330.7 | 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 Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sweetwater is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sweetwater is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sweetwater is $108,066.
The median income in Sweetwater is $44,892.
Sweetwater's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sweetwater Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sweetwater | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 51 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sweetwater, TX Weather
The average high in Sweetwater is 76.3° and the average low is 51.3°.
There are 34.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 22.6 inches of precipitation each year with 3.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sweetwater |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 76.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 51.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 34.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 22.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 3.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sweetwater Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sweetwater
The current population in Sweetwater is 10,385. The population has decreased 3.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,385 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 10,484 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 10,546 | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 10,605 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 10,601 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 10,626 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 10,701 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 10,740 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 10,765 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 10,794 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 10,809 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 10,816 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 10,824 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 10,835 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 10,782 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sweetwater
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Sweetwater is:
49.0% White with 5,086 White residents.
2.5% African American with 258 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 72 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 17 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 510 Two Or More residents.
42.8% Hispanic with 4,442 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sweetwater | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49.0% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.5% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 42.8% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sweetwater
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Sweetwater is 50.3% female with 5,224 female residents.
Sweetwater is 49.7% male with 5,161 male residents.
| Gender | Sweetwater | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sweetwater for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed associate's degree.
8.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sweetwater completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sweetwater | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sweetwater, Texas
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10.2% of households in Sweetwater earn Less than $10,000.
7.8% of households in Sweetwater earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Sweetwater earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.1% of households in Sweetwater earn $25,000 to $34,999.
22.1% of households in Sweetwater earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.1% of households in Sweetwater earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.1% of households in Sweetwater earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.3% of households in Sweetwater earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.1% of households in Sweetwater earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.1% of households in Sweetwater earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sweetwater | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.2% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.8% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.1% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 22.1% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.1% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.1% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.3% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.1% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.1% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
