North Dakota · Metropolitan Area
Sawyer is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 305. Residents earn $65,625 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sawyer receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Sawyer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sawyer is $65,625, 13% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Sawyer is $181,300, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,600 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Sawyer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches, including 51.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,625 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,585 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,981 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,723 |
| County GDP | $5,094M |
| Restaurants | 176 |
| Healthcare | 196 |
| Retail | 284 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,178 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $181,300 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,600 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.0% |
| Studio | $769 |
| 1 Bedroom | $795 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $965 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,178 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,781/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.3 inches |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,536 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0895°N, 101.0533°W |
| County FIPS | 38101 |
Winner: Republican by 47.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.74 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 92.7% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 196 |
| Restaurants | 176 |
| Retail Stores | 284 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 19.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |