Sweetwater, Texas · ZIP 79556

Sweetwater — ZIP 79556

Sweetwater (79556) scores 61/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $124K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share28%

Property crime share72%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index57/100

Avg math proficiency30%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby6

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index86/100

Typical home value$124K

Median rent$1,525/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Oct 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$124K

Median Rent

$1,525/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

218

Violent Crime

Property Crime

157

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Nolan County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
SWEETWATER INT	03–05	353	39%	43%
SWEETWATER H S	09–12	553	27%	31%
SWEETWATER MIDDLE	06–08	372	25%	40%
EAST RIDGE EL	01–02	205	Not reported	Not reported
SOUTHEAST EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	PK–PK	166	Not reported	Not reported
SOUTHEAST EL	PK–KG	157	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

12,593

Median Income

$49K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

39.5 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79556 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 79556 has a school score of 57/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79556 is approximately $124K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 79556 in Sweetwater has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.