What are the schools like in Sawyer, KS?

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

What is the median household income in Sawyer?

The median household income in Sawyer, KS is $41,458 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Sawyer, KS?

Sawyer has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Sawyer, KS affordable or expensive?

Sawyer's cost of living index is 82, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sawyer is 18% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,400 and the median rent is $603 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sawyer, KS?

Sawyer has a violent crime rate of 65.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 207.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sawyer, KS a Good Place to Live?

Sawyer is a small town of 114 in Kansas, with a median household income of $41,458 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is 18% below the national average.

Strengths: Sawyer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sawyer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Index: 82.5

Sawyer's overall cost of living index is 82.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sawyer costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sawyer, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$603	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	60.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,458	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sawyer's violent crime rate is 65.5 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.5 /100k

Property Crime

207.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sawyer, KS	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	8.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sawyer sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 29.8 inches of annual precipitation and 15.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sawyer, KS
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	29.8"
Annual Snowfall	15.1"

Demographics

Metric	Sawyer, KS	National Avg
Population	114	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	7.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.6%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Isabel, KS 8 mi Coats, KS 8 mi Lake City, KS 13 mi Pratt, KS 15 mi Nashville, KS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Sawyer

Sawyer, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67134

Sawyer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sawyer, KS affordable or expensive?

Sawyer's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sawyer roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,400 and median rent is $603/month.

What is the crime rate in Sawyer, KS?

Sawyer's violent crime rate is 65.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 207.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sawyer?

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

Is Sawyer, KS a good place to live?

Sawyer, KS has a population of 114, a median household income of $41,458, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Sawyer?

Sawyer averages 43.1°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.8 inches with about 15.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sawyer?

Sawyer, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67134.

What is the population of Sawyer?

The population of Sawyer, Kansas is 114 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sawyer?

Key numbers for living in Sawyer: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $56,400, median household income $41,458, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sawyer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.