Sweetwater Township, NC
Living in Sweetwater Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute65
Public Transit1
Affordability70
Public Safety88
Airports56
Hospitals64
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
871Population+79 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+15 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-17% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate58%
Some College13%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$29k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+12% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+19% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K27%
$100K to $124K5%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Private sector96%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance26%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office5%
Service25%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Housing
$215kMedian Home Value+$114k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
65%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached84%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K32%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene13%
LP gas28%
Utility gas4%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sweetwater Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Clay County10
Property Crime in Sweetwater Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Clay County60
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 6 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 6 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 6 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 6 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sweetwater Township
Inland Flooding46
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sweetwater Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sweetwater Township, NC
Carolina Christian Academy
4 miles, E
Murphy Adventist Christian School
10 miles, W
Eastgate Life Academy
11 miles, SE
Mountain Area Christian Academy
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Sweetwater Township, NC
Young Harris College
9 miles, S
Truett McConnell University
33 miles, S
University of North Georgia
37 miles, S
Piedmont College
40 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sweetwater Township, NC
Murphy Medical Center Inc
5 miles, W
Chatuge Regional Hospital
11 miles, SE
Union General Hospital
13 miles, S
Angel Medical Center
30 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sweetwater Township, NC
McGhee Tyson Airport
52 miles, N
Lovell Field
75 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
80 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
95 miles, E