Sweetwater, Tennessee

Population 5,827

Sweetwater is located in Mcminn County, TN. The population is 5,827, making Sweetwater the 2nd largest city in Mcminn County.

There are 5 public schools in Sweetwater with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Sweetwater is moderate , and there are 57 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sweetwater is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sweetwater property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sweetwater include Philadelphia, Niota and Madisonville.

Sweetwater Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 19.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.2%

Crime Rate

55.08% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 511
  • Violent Crimes: 494
  • Robbery: 17
  • Burglary: 783
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

86.16% Higher than national avg.
  • 57 offenders in Sweetwater
  • 97.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

73 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 61

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Sweetwater, TN and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Sweetwater's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Covenant Baptist Academy

Cross Creek Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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57 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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26 Former Drug Labs view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sweetwater, TN issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sweetwater, TN issued 6 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $580
  • 1 Bedroom: $660
  • 2 Bedrooms: $810
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,070
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,280

Zip Codes

37874

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Environmental Hazards

73 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Sweetwater, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Sweetwater, TN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Sweetwater, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.32°
  • February 42.5°
  • March 50.92°
  • April 60.5°
  • May 68.74°
  • June 76.96°
  • July 78.66°
  • August 79.08°
  • September 72.22°
  • October 59.72°
  • November 49.15°
  • December 36.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sweetwater, TN

Earthquakes
Sweetwater, TN has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sweetwater, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sweetwater, TN has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sweetwater, TN has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sweetwater, TN: $38,948

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sweetwater is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.05%
White Collar - 55.95%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Chuck Fleischmann

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

18 Cemeteries view all

11 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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