Sweetwater, Texas — City Overview

Living in Sweetwater, summers are intense — Aug highs average 95.3°F, while winters are cool, with Feb lows hovering around 35.1°F. With 2037 heating degree days annually, heating costs are moderate. At just 18.3 inches of annual rainfall, this is a dry climate. Median household income: $44,306. With a 18.3% poverty rate and 56.9% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Nearby cities: Merkel (23mi E), Colorado City (27mi W), Hamlin (33mi NE). Air quality is Good — avg AQI 37 over the past week.

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Updated August 21, 2026.

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