Sweet Springs is a city in Saline County, Missouri, United States, along the Blackwater River.

[4] A post office called Sweet Springs has been in operation since 1849.

[5] The present name is after a mineral spring near the original town site.

[4] On April 19, 1882, a tornado destroyed much of Sweet Springs, killing 11 people and injuring 100.

[7] Sweet Springs is situated at the intersection of Interstate 70 and Route 127.

28.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Springs here are noted for their rainy days and variable temperatures.

Autumns are usually cool and rainy, although several days of warm weather are not uncommon.