Sweetwater, TN
Living in Sweetwater
Bikeability16
Walkability51
Commute69
Public Transit19
Affordability99
Public Safety27
Airports42
Hospitals18
Colleges16
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.9kPopulation+66 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black7%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate41%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked5%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$483Median Monthly Rent+$103 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity63%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sweetwater
United States45
Tennessee62
Monroe County67
Property Crime in Sweetwater
United States48
Tennessee59
Monroe County78
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sweetwater
Inland Flooding70
Tornado26
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sweetwater, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sweetwater, TN
Cross Creek Christian School
1 miles, E
Christ's Legacy Academy
12 miles, SW
Crossroads Christian Academy
19 miles, NE
Lenoir City Christian Academy
19 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sweetwater, TN
Hiwassee College
7 miles, SE
Tennessee Wesleyan University
13 miles, SW
Maryville College
30 miles, E
Bryan College-Dayton
31 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sweetwater, TN
Sweetwater Hospital Association
0 miles, E
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
14 miles, SW
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
19 miles, NE
Roane Medical Center
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sweetwater, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
30 miles, NE
Lovell Field
57 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
109 miles, E
Nashville International Airport
129 miles, W