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Sawyer County
  • County in Wisconsin

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Housing
    grade B
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade B
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade C minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Sawyer County is located in Wisconsin with a population of 17,813. In Sawyer County, most residents own their homes. In Sawyer County there are a lot of bars. Many retirees live in Sawyer County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Sawyer County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$184,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$608
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    23%
  • Own
    77%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    172.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    43.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    345.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    4,280.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    129.7
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    9%
  • 35-44 years
    9%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    19%
  • 65+ years
    26%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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