At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$34,585 per capita
Home Value
$181,300
Zillow: $211,194
Median Rent
$1,600/mo
38.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
1,095/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
12.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Sawyer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sawyer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sawyer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sawyer residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,585. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,723 business establishments, including 176 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sawyer is $181,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,194. Median rent is $1,600/month, with 38.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Sawyer reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,095/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Sawyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sawyer has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population305
Median Age33.6 yrs
Density622/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$34,585
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$5,094M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,300
Rent$1,600
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$211,194
Housing Units124
Rent Burden38.0%
Crime
F
Violent253/100K
Property1,095/100K
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,781/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain19.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,536 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Sawyer was founded in 1898.
The median home in Sawyer was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Minot International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 176 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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