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Sawar, India

Rajasthan · India

Sawar is a small city in Rajasthan, India with a population of 20,000. Elevation: 1,161 ft (354 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
20,000 Population 142/sq mi density
1,161 ft Elevation 354 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone
$1,700 Median Income
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$1,700 median income, 8.0% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.7 / 5.0
$12,000 home value, $35/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population20,000
Median Age25.5 yrs
Density142/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$1,700
Per Capita$1,500
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty22.0%

Housing

C+
Home Value$12,000
Rent$35
Housing Units8,000
Rent Burden29.4%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Population20,000
Population Density142 / sq mi
Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Coordinates25.7557°, 75.2229°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceRajasthan
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (633 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$1,700
Median Age25.5 years

About Sawar

Sawar is a small city in India (Rajasthan) with a population of 20,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet (354 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Sawar has a population of 20,000 with a density of 142 people per square mile, spread across 140.6 square miles. The median age is 25.5 years, 34% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

20,000
Total Population
142
People / sq mi
25.5yrs
Median Age
34% below India avg
140.6mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Sawar vs India Average

The median household income in Sawar is $1,700, which is 98% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $1,500 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $29, 98% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 360 business establishments.

Income: Sawar vs India

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Income

Median HH Income$1,700
98% below India avg
Per Capita Income$1,500
Avg Weekly Wage$29

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above India avg
Poverty Rate22.0%
77% above India avg
Establishments (County)360

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Sawar is $12,000, 96% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $35 (97% below the national average of $1,163). There are 8,000 total housing units in the city. 29.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$12,000
96% below India avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$35
97% below India avg
Rent Burden29.4%

Ownership & Property

Housing Units8,000

Property Tax

Climate in Sawar

Sawar has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (34.1°C), the coldest is Jan (14.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 831 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 14.5°C / 58°F 2.7° / 28.7° 15.6
Feb 19°C / 66°F 5.5° / 33.8° 2.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 10.5° / 39.7° 11.4
Apr 30.8°C / 88°F 17.9° / 42.5° 8.3
May 34.1°C / 93°F 21.9° / 45.5° 40.0
Jun 33.6°C / 93°F 24.8° / 43.8° 99.1
Jul 30.2°C / 86°F 24.5° / 38.2° 256.7
Aug 27.5°C / 81°F 22.3° / 33.9° 244.5
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 21.4° / 33.9° 120.2
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 15.3° / 34.1° 17.8
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 10.6° / 32.8° 8.7
Dec 16°C / 61°F 3.8° / 28° 6.4
Sawar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,161 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above India avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area140.6 sq mi (364.0 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates25.7557°N, 75.2229°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
34% below India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 20, 2023.

Jul 20, 2023 11 km ESE of Jaipur, India M4.3 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.1 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
April 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in Driest
May 94°F (35°C) 0.3 in Warmest
June 93°F (34°C) 1.9 in
July 86°F (30°C) 8.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.9 in Wettest
September 84°F (29°C) 4.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
November 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.1 in

Sawar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 61°F in January to 94°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 24.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (0.0").

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Airports Near Sawar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kota AirportKTUMedium Airport
Ondwa Airport-Small Airport
Vanasthali Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
Driving side left

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sawar

What is the population of Sawar?

Sawar has a population of 20,000 residents and is located in India. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 140.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 25.5 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Sawar expensive to live in?

The median household income is $1,700, 98% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $12,000 (96% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $35 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Sawar?

Sawar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Sawar?

The job market in Sawar faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $29. There are 360 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Sawar?

The median home value in Sawar is $12,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $35.

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