Sawyer, ND
Full City Profile · North Dakota · Ward County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
305
Population
622/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$34,585 per capita
$181,300
Home Value
$211,194 Zillow
$1,600
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,300 home value, $1,600/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Sawyer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,536 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 622/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.0895°N, 101.0533°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ward County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minot International (MOT) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.29 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 2.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in |
Sawyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.5").