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Sawyer, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Choctaw County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
424 Population 49/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $31,012 per capita
$157,300 Home Value $207,216 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,300 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sawyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation434 ft (132 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates34.0187°N, 95.3785°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChoctaw County County
Nearest AirportDurant Regional/Eaker Field (DUA)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score49.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.0 / 100
Community Resilience10.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 29, 2024.

Sep 6, 1997 6 km N of Tupelo, Oklahoma M4.5 120 km
Apr 3, 2012 8 km SSW of Pittsburg, Oklahoma M4.1 82 km
Aug 24, 2021 1 km S of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 122 km
Aug 18, 2019 1 km ENE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.7 123 km
Apr 7, 2021 7 km WSW of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.6 144 km
Apr 28, 2013 4 km NNW of Oakland, Oklahoma M3.5 132 km
Mar 4, 2013 5 km S of Tishomingo, Oklahoma M3.5 121 km
Aug 22, 2021 3 km ESE of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.4 122 km
Aug 7, 2024 9 km N of Stonewall, Oklahoma M3.4 132 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 108 km
Oct 20, 2002 8 km WSW of Lane, Oklahoma M3.4 70 km
Jul 22, 2021 2 km E of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.3 123 km
Feb 25, 2009 4 km SE of Ashland, Oklahoma M3.3 100 km
Sep 25, 2010 5 km ENE of Madill, Oklahoma M3.3 124 km
May 16, 2019 3 km W of Horntown, Oklahoma M3.3 145 km
Feb 7, 2020 2 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 120 km
Feb 7, 2020 3 km SSW of Quinton, Oklahoma M3.2 120 km
Jun 24, 2013 6 km W of Lehigh, Oklahoma M3.2 97 km
May 27, 2013 5 km SSW of Bee, Oklahoma M3.2 112 km
May 27, 2007 9 km SW of Hanna, Oklahoma M3.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 732 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 2, 1982 EF5 22 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 58 km 0
Nov 4, 2022 EF4 59 km 0
May 11, 1992 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF4 47 km 10
May 13, 1981 EF4 41 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 88 km 1
May 5, 1961 EF4 85 km 16
May 5, 1960 EF4 96 km 16
May 4, 1960 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 2, 1957 EF4 98 km 3
Apr 30, 2019 EF3 77 km 2
May 9, 2016 EF3 57 km 0
May 25, 2015 EF3 82 km 1
Apr 14, 2011 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 9, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
May 4, 1999 EF3 95 km 1
Nov 22, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 94 km 1
Apr 2, 1982 EF3 54 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (17,973 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 UNNAMED 17,973 76 km
2009 40 ACRE TURNAROUND 13,985 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 12,163 75 km
2005 UNNAMED 10,935 69 km
2011 UNNAMED 10,444 54 km
2007 BRANTLEY CABIN 9,666 74 km
2021 BILLY CREEK 9,236 98 km
2011 TI VALLEY 9,205 81 km
2007 EASY TO HANDLE 9,120 76 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,795 76 km
2017 CHOCKIE FIRE 8,574 83 km
2018 SIX THOUSAND 8,455 80 km
2016 DOG HOUSE FIRE 8,304 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 8,217 78 km
2005 PINE SPRINGS 7,709 54 km
2009 BULL 7,241 70 km
2023 RX CEDAR MTN 7,175 55 km
2006 GOAT HILL 7,115 78 km
2006 MILL CREEK 6,577 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 6,409 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
April 62°F (16°C) 4.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.9 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in

Sawyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and January the driest (2.3").

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