The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Sawyer county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 65.0℉ and the average temperature in January is 8.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 59% and the area covered by water is 6.95%. The overall influence score for Sawyer is 9.
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Sawyer County is located in northwestern Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 16,557 people. The county has a median household income of $42,743 and a poverty rate of 14.8%.
The majority (86.3%) of the population is white, with small percentages of Native Americans (4.5%), African Americans (1.6%), Asians (2.2%), and other races (5.4%). The median age of Sawyer County is 46.4 years.
The county is sparsely populated, with many rural communities and small towns spread throughout the area. Most of the county is covered by forests and agricultural lands, which support dairy farming and logging operations. The city of Hayward is the largest population center in the county, with other smaller cities such as Radisson, Couderay, and Exeland also having small populations.
The unemployment rate in Sawyer County is 5.1%, slightly higher than the national average (4.7%). However, the cost of living in Sawyer County is lower than both state and national averages. The county has an affordable housing market, with an average home price of around $150,000.
USDA Rural Development State OfficeFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Wisconsin
5417 Clem's Way
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Phone: 715-345-7600