Sweetwater, Texas
Quick Statistics
Sweetwater is a community in Nolan County, Texas, home to about 10,385 people spread across 11.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $26,811 a year, and a typical home is worth about $80,800. About 22.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 82.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 5 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Sweetwater ranks number 265 of 1,795 in population, number 1,315 in median household income, number 1,348 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sweetwater typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 2 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Roscoe, TX | 7.5 mi. | 1,425 |
| 2. | Trent, TX | 16.7 mi. | 280 |
| 3. | Loraine, TX | 18.2 mi. | 813 |
| 4. | Roby, TX | 19.2 mi. | 679 |
| 5. | Hermleigh, TX | 23.2 mi. | 473 |
| 6. | Merkel, TX | 23.2 mi. | 2,699 |
| 7. | Colorado City, TX | 26.7 mi. | 3,976 |
| 8. | Rotan, TX | 26.8 mi. | 1,204 |
What is the population of Sweetwater, Texas?
Sweetwater has a population of about 10,385 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sweetwater, Texas in?
Sweetwater is located in Nolan County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Sweetwater, Texas?
The median home value in Sweetwater is about $80,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sweetwater, Texas?
The median personal income in Sweetwater is about $26,811 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sweetwater, Texas?
Since 1950, 49 tornadoes have been recorded in Nolan County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sweetwater, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 2 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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