City safety & data profile

SweetwaterTX

Sweetwater, TX is a 11K-resident city in Nolan County with a median household income of $44,892.

Nolan County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sweetwater, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sweetwater has a population larger than 5% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $80,800, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 95%
By size
$44,892
Median income
$80,800
Median home
28.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Sweetwater

Sweetwater posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Sweetwater area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Sweetwater

Where Sweetwater income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$44,892 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sweetwater, TX beyond the headline numbers

Sweetwater sits inside Nolan County, Texas, at roughly 32.47°N, -100.41°W. Population 10,809, $44,892 median household income. Median home value $80,800, median rent $907. Poverty rate 28.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sweetwater's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 41.8%, then high blood pressure at 41.5%. 1 hospital in/around Sweetwater, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sweetwater from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,809
Sweetwater
Median Income
$44,892
-34% vs avg
Median Home Value
$80,800
-65% vs avg
Median Age
37.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Nolan County) - Sweetwater's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
14K-4%
Median Income
$50,747+38%
Median Home Value
$96,300+84%
Poverty Rate
22.5%+22%
Unemployment
6%-33%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sweetwater, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$907/mo
Poverty Rate
28.1% +98% vs avg
Unemployment 6.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.1%
Work From Home 3.6%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 63.2%
African American 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
41.8%
High Blood Pressure
41.5%
Short Sleep Duration
40.5%
Physical Inactivity
38.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
24.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.5%
Current Smoking
18.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.7%
Diabetes
18.1%
Binge Drinking
14.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 45.5%
Annual Checkup 74.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
9.1%
Stroke
5.1%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sweetwater, TX? ▼
Sweetwater, TX has a population of 10,809 people, located in Nolan County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Sweetwater? ▼
The median household income in Sweetwater, TX is $44,892 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 28.1%.
What is the median home value in Sweetwater? ▼
The median home value in Sweetwater, TX is $80,800. Median rent is $907/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sweetwater? ▼
The top health indicators in Sweetwater include Obesity (41.8%), High Blood Pressure (41.5%), Short Sleep Duration (40.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sweetwater? ▼
Sweetwater has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sweetwater? ▼
The median age in Sweetwater, TX is 37.1 years. 14.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sweetwater, TX is located in Nolan County, Texas. With a population of 11K and a $44,892 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Sweetwater area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Sweetwater's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sweetwater area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Nolan County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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