Sweetwater, OK
Living in Sweetwater
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute27
Public Transit1
Affordability53
Public Safety79
Airports14
Hospitals58
Colleges20
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Schools63
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Residents
98Population-65 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age+11 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years36%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years10%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate29%
Some College53%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone21%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$20k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+14% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K63%
$50K to $74K16%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Private sector71%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Sales and office12%
Service65%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$223kMedian Home Value+$156k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$438 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+17% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached90%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196943%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K6%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K42%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K21%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas44%
Utility gas42%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sweetwater
United States45
Oklahoma52
Beckham County18
Property Crime in Sweetwater
United States48
Oklahoma62
Beckham County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(78%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton11%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 2 | 1 |
| Apr | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 1 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 1 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sweetwater
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding64
Tornado53
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sweetwater, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sweetwater, OK
Christian Community School
60 miles, W
Altus Christian Academy
62 miles, SE
Woodward Christian Academy
76 miles, N
St Paul Lutheran School
93 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Sweetwater, OK
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
69 miles, E
Cameron University
101 miles, SE
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
114 miles, E
West Texas A & M University
116 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sweetwater, OK
Roger Mills Memorial Hospital
19 miles, NE
Parkview Hospital
20 miles, W
Shamrock General Hospital
24 miles, SW
Great Plains Regional Medical Center
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sweetwater, OK
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
102 miles, W
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
103 miles, SE
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
127 miles, NW