Sweetwater Urban Area, TX

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,565 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,160 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$98,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$518 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$610 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Texas
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 43
Feb 1 0 47
Mar 2 0 55
Apr 2 0 64
May 2 0 72
Jun 3 0 78
Jul 2 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 2 0 64
Nov 1 1 53
Dec 1 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 27% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (28%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 19, TX State Senate District 28, TX State House District 71, TX
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Schools

Highland School
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Southeast El
10 miles, NE
Sweetwater Middle
11 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Western Texas College
38 miles, NW • 1.9 star
McMurry University
40 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mitchell County Hospital District
26 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abilene Regional Airport
44 miles, E • 1 star
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