Sawmill, AZ

Full City Profile · Arizona · Apache County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
666 Population 108/sq mi density
$37,143 Median Income $14,304 per capita
$39,000 Home Value $394,556 Zillow
$600 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,143 median income, unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$39,000 home value, $600/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sawmill, AZ

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,143
51% below
$14,304 per capita
Home Value
$39,000
86% below
Zillow: $394,556
Median Rent
$600/mo
48% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
77.9% high school+
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Sawmill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sawmill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
49%
Home Value
14%
Rent
52%
Poverty
293%
Bachelor's
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sawmill a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sawmill residents earn a median household income of $37,143 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,304. 36.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 630 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sawmill is $39,000 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,556. Median rent is $600/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Education

6.1% of adults in Sawmill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sawmill has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 14.

Data Overview

People

Population666
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.6%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,143
Per Capita$14,304
Unemployment
Poverty36.3%
County GDP$2,948M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,092

Housing

A+
Home Value$39,000
Rent$600
Ownership85.3%
Zillow$394,556
Housing Units235
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death27,851/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI14 (Good)
Elevation7,616 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score3.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 59%
Commute41 min
Broadband29.4%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Sawmill was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Four Corners Regional (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.