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Sweetwater, Texas

Introduction to Sweetwater, Texas

Sweetwater, Texas, in Nolan county, is 39 miles W of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 180 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The Sweetwater has a population of 11,415.

Sweetwater History

The city was named after the Sweetwater Creek that flows through the region. The city was incorporated three times, in 1884, 1897, and finally in 1902. The area prospered rapidly after 1903 with the beginning of the construction of Kansas City in Mexico and Orient Railway.

Sweetwater and nearby Attractions

  • First National Bank Building
  • Evangelical Methodist Church
  • Rolling Plains Girls Softball Park
  • Pioneer City-County Museum
  • County-City Library
  • Sweetwater Cemetery

Things To Do In Sweetwater

First National Bank Building stands as a witness to the progression of the city through the ages. Evangelical Methodist Church is an Evangelical Christian Church that is famous among visitors for its beautiful architecture. Sweetwater Cemetery is well known for its collection of exotic flowers. Pioneer City-County Museum has many historical artifacts on display. Rolling Plains Girls Softball Park frequently hosts sports events that tourists can attend as spectators.

Sweetwater Transportation

Dyess AFB Airport provides air transportation facilities.

Sweetwater Higher Education

Hardin-Simmons University, Midland College, and Texas Tech University are close by.

High Points

Sweetwater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophySweetwater Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Sweetwater Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Sweetwater Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Sweetwater Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Sweetwater, TX

Comparing Sweetwater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Senior Citizens77
Female Share of the Population77
Male Share of the Population54
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better13
Median Family Income12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work68
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime45

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