Median Income $43,750

42% lower than US avg

Home Value $60,000

79% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 1.7%

95% lower than US avg

Median Rent $725

38% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 36.7%

14% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.2%

39% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 5.0%

59% lower than US avg

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

People

Population119

Median Age26.1 yrs

Density661/mi²

Male / Female64% / 36%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans86.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$43,750

Per Capita$33,302

Unemployment2.2%

Poverty5.0%

County GDP$745M

Commute15 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$60,000

Rent$725

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$136,877

Housing Units95

Rent Burden17.9%

Health

Obesity36.7%

Uninsured7.7%

Smoking15.3%

Depression23.6%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (14°C)

AQI39 (Good)

Rain27.8 in/yr

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation1,917 ft (584 m)

Education

Bachelor's+1.7%

High School+71.7%

Graduate+1.4%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%

Commute15 min

Broadband55.0%

Libraries1

Is Sawyer a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sawyer receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Sawyer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sawyer is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sawyer is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Sawyer enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches, including 9.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Sawyer has a population of 119 with a density of 661 people per square mile. The median age is 26.1 years, 33% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

119

Total Population

661

People / sq mi

26.1yrs

Median Age

33% below US avg

0.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.9%

Female 36.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Sawyer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	98.1%
	25% above US avg
Spanish	1.9%
	86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sawyer vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sawyer is $43,750, which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Sawyer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$43,750
	42% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$33,302
Avg Weekly Wage	$938
IRS Avg AGI	$71,704

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.2%
	39% below US avg
Poverty Rate	5.0%
	59% below US avg
Establishments (County)	384
County GDP	$745M

Business (County)

Restaurants	38
Healthcare	34
Retail	52
Manufacturing	8

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$4,515
	29% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	7.53%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	14.5 min
Drive Alone	83.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sawyer is $60,000, 79% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $136,877.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$60,000
	79% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$136,877

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$725
	38% below US avg
Rent Burden	17.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$702
1 Bedroom	$753
2 Bedrooms	$947
3 Bedrooms	$1,223
4 Bedrooms	$1,397

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	69.1%
Housing Units	95
Median Year Built	1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$4,515
	29% above US avg
Effective Rate	7.53%

In Sawyer, 36.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 23.6% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	36.7%
	14% above US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	29.5%
Asthma	10.6%
COPD	6.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	15.3%
	9% above US avg
Binge Drinking	18.9%
Physical Inactivity	25.2%
Depression	23.6%
Mental Distress	17.9%
Physical Distress	12.1%
Short Sleep	30.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	82.5%
Uninsured	7.7%
	10% below US avg
Checkup Rate	75.1%
Dental Visits	66.6%
Premature Death	9,403/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.8/10
Exercise Access	82.6%
Healthcare Facilities	34

Sawyer has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 27.8 inches. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	57.9°F
	7% above US avg
January Average	34°F (1°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	27.8 inches
	27% below US avg
Snowfall	9.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	39.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	1,917 ft (584 m)
Area	0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density	661/sq mi
Coordinates	37.4985°N, 98.6830°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	20151

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 1.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 51.5-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 74.8%

D 23.4%

Winner: Republican by 51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	1.7%
	95% below US avg
High School+	71.7%
Graduate Degree+	1.4%
School Test Score	5.80

F Education Grade (1.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	661/sq mi
Total Area	0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	55.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	34
Restaurants	38
Retail Stores	52

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	14.5 min
Drive Alone	83.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Sawyer, KS

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

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Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Sawyer a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Sawyer vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Sawyer vs U.S. Average

Income: Sawyer vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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