Sweetwater, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
6,462 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,661 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$387 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$528 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
51.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
5
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Monroe County
6
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 2 36
Feb 5 1 40
Mar 5 1 48
Apr 4 0 56
May 5 0 64
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 5 0 75
Aug 4 0 74
Sep 4 0 68
Oct 3 0 57
Nov 5 0 48
Dec 5 1 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (30%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, TN State Senate District 2, TN State House District 21, TN
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Schools

Sweetwater Jr High School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Sweetwater High School
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Sweetwater Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Cross Creek Christian School
1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Hiwassee College
7 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Tennessee Wesleyan University
13 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Roane State Community College
21 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sweetwater Hospital Association
<1 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
14 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
19 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Roane Medical Center
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
30 miles, E • 2.3 star
Lovell Field
57 miles, W • 1.4 star
Asheville Regional Airport
109 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Nashville International Airport
129 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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