Sawyer County, WI

Living in Sawyer County

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Bikeability 37
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Walkability 47
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 83
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 13
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 66
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Schools 28
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Residents

16k Population -216 (2010–19)
50  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American17%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate34%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector58%
Self-employed11%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$168k Median Home Value +$200 (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$497 Median Monthly Rent +$117 (2010–19)
35% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached87%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity11%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas53%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas21%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sawyer County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Sawyer County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 11 1 13
Feb 16 1 11
Mar 28 2 12
Apr 42 3 5
May 54 3 0
Jun 63 4 0
Jul 68 4 0
Aug 66 4 0
Sep 57 4 0
Oct 45 3 1
Nov 30 2 9
Dec 16 1 15

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sawyer County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding23
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sawyer County, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Sawyer County, WI

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North Cedar Academy
29 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Sawyer County, WI

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Northland College
51 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Sawyer County, WI

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Flambeau Hospital
34 miles, E
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Spooner Health System
35 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Sawyer County, WI

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