Sawyer, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County
Sawyer, OK
At a Glance
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)
Is Sawyer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sawyer residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,012. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sawyer is $157,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,485. Median rent is $867/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Sawyer reports 294 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,941/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Sawyer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sawyer has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.