What are the schools like in Sawpit, CO?

School district data for Sawpit is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Sawpit?

The median household income in Sawpit, CO is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sawpit, CO?

Sawpit has an average high temperature of 40.1°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 76.2 inches.

Sawpit, CO Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Sawpit, CO?

Sawpit has a violent crime rate of 61.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 599.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sawpit, CO a Good Place to Live?

Sawpit is a small town of 11 in Colorado, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Sawpit's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sawpit is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sawpit city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Sawpit metro area.

Metric	Sawpit, CO	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sawpit's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.1 /100k

Property Crime

599.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Sawpit, CO	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sawpit sees average highs of 40.1°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 16.1 inches of annual precipitation and 76.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sawpit, CO
Average High — January	40.1°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	16.1"
Annual Snowfall	76.2"

Demographics

Metric	Sawpit, CO	National Avg
Population	11	—
Median Age	50.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	36.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Placerville, CO 2 mi Mountain Village, CO 9 mi Telluride, CO 11 mi Ophir, CO 13 mi Ridgway, CO 18 mi

Sawpit vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sawpit, CO affordable or expensive?

Sawpit has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Sawpit, CO?

Sawpit's violent crime rate is 61.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 599.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sawpit?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Sawpit, CO a good place to live?

Sawpit, CO has a population of 11, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sawpit?

Sawpit averages 40.1°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.1 inches with about 76.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Sawpit?

The population of Sawpit, Colorado is 11 with a median age of 50.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sawpit?

Key numbers for living in Sawpit: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sawpit side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.