Sweeny, Texas

Population 3,722

Sweeny is located in Brazoria County, TX. The population is 3,722, making Sweeny the 9th largest city in Brazoria County.

There are 3 public schools in Sweeny with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Sweeny is very low , and there are 26 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sweeny is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sweeny property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sweeny include Wild Peach Village, West Columbia and Brazoria.

Sweeny Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 9.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 79%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 11.9%

Crime Rate

18.43% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 27
  • Violent Crimes: 214
  • Robbery: 80
  • Burglary: 320
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

80.61% Higher than national avg.
  • 26 offenders in Sweeny
  • 69.85 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

30 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 4
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 25

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Sweeny, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Sweeny's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Sweeny Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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26 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Sweeny, TX

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sweeny, TX 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 Sweeny, TX issued 5 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: $680
  • 1 Bedroom: $900
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,380
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,780

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Environmental Hazards

30 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Sweeny, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sweeny, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Sweeny, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.58°
  • February 57.3°
  • March 62.73°
  • April 69.9°
  • May 77.82°
  • June 82.05°
  • July 83.4°
  • August 84.68°
  • September 79.52°
  • October 70.42°
  • November 62.6°
  • December 57.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sweeny, TX

Earthquakes
Sweeny, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sweeny, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sweeny, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sweeny, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sweeny, TX: $44,825

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sweeny is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.19%
White Collar - 53.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Randy Weber

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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3 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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