At a Glance
Median Income
$59,145
$22,428 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
Zillow: $171,889
Median Rent
$762/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
18.0% smoking rate
How K. I. Sawyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows K. I. Sawyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is K. I. Sawyer a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
K. I. Sawyer residents earn a median household income of $59,145 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,428. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in K. I. Sawyer is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,889. Median rent is $762/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
18.4% of adults in K. I. Sawyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population2,791
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density1,632/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$59,145
Per Capita$22,428
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$3,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$762
Ownership41.6%
Zillow$171,889
Housing Units1,282
Rent Burden19.8%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation1,155 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband83.4%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries6
Did You Know?
K. I. Sawyer was founded in 1944.
The median home in K. I. Sawyer was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 184 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.