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Sawmill, AZ
Census-designated place in Apache County, Arizona.
Population
636
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
0
Sawmill and its ZIP codes
Sawmill at a glance
- Sawmill is 59% denser than Arizona as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,938, 55% below the Arizona median of $79,964.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $39,400 (90% below Arizona) and median rent is $656 a month.
Housing and community stats
Sawmill, AZ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,938
Poverty rate
37.9%
Median home value
$39,400
Median rent
$656/mo
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
6.9%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
34.7 min
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Apache County. PPP loans are for Sawmill.
Unemployment rate
7.8%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,830
16,853 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,830
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $15,905 per person
How people get to work
Sawmill, AZ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.5%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 34.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sawmill, AZ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
846
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 14°F
11.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sawmill, AZ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
25.2%
U.S. 12.8% +12.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Sawmill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Navajo, NMCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.3 |
| Fort DefianceCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 6.4 |
| Crystal, NMCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| St. MichaelsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.8 |
| Window RockCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.3 |
| NazliniCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| Tse Bonito, NMCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| Black Hat, NMCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1 |
| Nakaibito, NMCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7 |
| Tohatchi, NMCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.5 |
| GanadoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9.1 |
| Del MuertoCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1.2 |
| Twin Lakes, NMCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 9 |
| Rock Springs, NMCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 12.6 |
| Yah-ta-hey, NMCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.4 |
| SehiliCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sawmill, AZ in?
- Sawmill is in Apache County, Arizona.
- What is the population of Sawmill, AZ?
- About 636 people live in Sawmill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sawmill?
- Nearby places include Navajo, NM (7 mi), Fort Defiance (11 mi), Crystal, NM (13 mi), St. Michaels (16 mi), Window Rock (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023