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Sawyer, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pratt County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
119 Population 661/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $33,302 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $136,877 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
171 Violent Crime/100K 3,032 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sawyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.8 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,917 ft (584 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density661/sq mi
Coordinates37.4985°N, 98.6830°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPratt County County
Nearest AirportPratt Regional (PTT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 9.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.0 / 100
Community Resilience80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3,202 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 23, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 112 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 112 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 107 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km W of South Hutchinson, Kansas M4.5 86 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 114 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 115 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 99 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 113 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 127 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 82 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 126 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 100 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 113 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 140 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 84 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, OK M4.2 114 km
Feb 19, 2021 6 km SW of Manchester, Oklahoma M4.2 79 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Mar 4, 2018 4 km N of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 141 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

754 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 22 fatalities, 216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 70 km 11
Mar 13, 1990 EF5 66 km 1
May 18, 2013 EF4 100 km 0
May 12, 2004 EF4 68 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 50 km 0
Jun 23, 1969 EF4 93 km 0
May 4, 1950 EF4 71 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 83 km 0
May 24, 2016 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 13, 2015 EF3 98 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 99 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 43 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
May 10, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 5 km 2
May 23, 2008 EF3 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 46 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 32 km
2022 GARFIELD 8,650 79 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 30 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,406 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 78 km
1994 UNNAMED 5,764 71 km
2020 EWB 5,706 51 km
2011 JORDEN SPRINGS 5,488 75 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,168 36 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 85 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 87 km
2008 LAKE CITY 4,643 24 km
2007 AETNA FIRE 4,579 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,566 46 km
1989 UNNAMED 4,558 76 km
2018 OKSLR-FY18-RX-WILDERNESS 4,432 89 km
2021 BOILING SPRINGS 4,299 71 km
1989 SLEEPER 4,269 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 37°F (3°C) 0.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 2.1 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
September 71°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
November 44°F (7°C) 1.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 0.9 in

Sawyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 34°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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