K. I. Sawyer, MI

Michigan

K. I. Sawyer is a small town in Michigan with a population of 2,791. Residents earn $59,145 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
2,791 Population 1,632/sq mi density
$59,145 Median Income $22,428 per capita
$69,300 Home Value
$762 Median Rent
42°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$59,145 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,300 home value, $762/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $59,145
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $69,300
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.4%
45% lower than US avg
Median Rent $762
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.4%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.1%
2% lower than US avg

How K. I. Sawyer Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,791
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,632/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 81%

Economy

B+
Median Income$59,145
Per Capita$22,428
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$3,597M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$762
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression30.2%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain32.7 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+94.8%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Libraries6

Is K. I. Sawyer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, K. I. Sawyer receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. K. I. Sawyer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in K. I. Sawyer is $59,145, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. 12.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in K. I. Sawyer is $69,300, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

K. I. Sawyer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

K. I. Sawyer has a population of 2,791 with a density of 1,632 people per square mile. The median age is 32.7 years, 16% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81%), with 11.7% Hispanic, 3.5% Black.

Population

2,791
Total Population
1,632
People / sq mi
32.7yrs
Median Age
16% below US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

K. I. Sawyer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

K. I. Sawyer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in K. I. Sawyer is $59,145, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: K. I. Sawyer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,145
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,428
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$66,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.1%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,762
County GDP$3,597M

Business (County)

Restaurants184
Healthcare217
Retail260
Manufacturing48

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,514
58% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate7.96%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.4 min
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in K. I. Sawyer is $69,300, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $762 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$69,300
75% below US avg
Median List Price$147,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$147,450
$/Sq Ft$90
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio95.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory4

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$762
34% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied41.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,514
58% above US avg
Effective Rate7.96%
In K. I. Sawyer, 40.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 30.2% report depression. 24.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: K. I. Sawyer vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.4%
26% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma12.4%
COPD8.4%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity24.4%
Depression30.2%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate78.6%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.7/10
Exercise Access84.7%
Healthcare Facilities217

Crime Rates: K. I. Sawyer vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

K. I. Sawyer has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.0°F
22% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.7 inches
14% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,155 ft (352 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density1,632/sq mi
Coordinates46.3293°N, 87.3653°W
County FIPS26103
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.8%
D 53.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.4%
45% below US avg
High School+94.8%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density1,632/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities217
Restaurants184
Retail Stores260

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.4 min
Work from Home5.2%

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