What are the schools like in Sweet Water, AL?

Sweet Water is served primarily by Marengo County. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1.

What is the median household income in Sweet Water?

The median household income in Sweet Water, AL is $78,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.6%.

What is the weather like in Sweet Water, AL?

Sweet Water has an average high temperature of 58.8°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Sweet Water, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Sweet Water, AL?

Sweet Water has a violent crime rate of 424.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1251.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sweet Water, AL a Good Place to Live?

Sweet Water is a small town of 239 in Alabama, with a median household income of $78,750 and a 9.6% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Sweet Water stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sweet Water is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sweet Water city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sweet Water metro area.

Metric	Sweet Water, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$182,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Sweet Water's violent crime rate is 424.1 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

424.1 /100k

Property Crime

1251.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sweet Water is served primarily by Marengo County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sweet Water, AL	National Avg
School District	Marengo County	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sweet Water sees average highs of 58.8°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sweet Water, AL
Average High — January	58.8°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	57.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sweet Water, AL	National Avg
Population	239	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Nanafalia, AL 8 mi Myrtlewood, AL 11 mi Putnam, AL 12 mi Pennington, AL 12 mi Linden, AL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Sweet Water

Sweet Water, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

36782

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet Water, AL affordable or expensive?

Sweet Water has a median home value of $182,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $78,750.

What is the crime rate in Sweet Water, AL?

Sweet Water's violent crime rate is 424.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1251.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sweet Water?

Public schools in Sweet Water are operated by Marengo County. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1. 35.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sweet Water, AL a good place to live?

Sweet Water, AL has a population of 239, a median household income of $78,750, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sweet Water?

Sweet Water averages 58.8°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sweet Water?

Sweet Water, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36782.

What is the population of Sweet Water?

The population of Sweet Water, Alabama is 239 with a median age of 40.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sweet Water?

Key numbers for living in Sweet Water: median home $182,100, median household income $78,750, crime index 91 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sweet Water side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.