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Sawpit, CO
Town in San Miguel County, Colorado.
Population
6
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
200
ZIP codes
0
Sawpit and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Miguel County. PPP loans are for Sawpit.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,516
6,079 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$160,783
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42M
FY 2026, $5,204 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Sawpit, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
3,358
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
147
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
21.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Sawpit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlacervilleCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Mountain VillageTown | 9.4 mi | 3.3 |
| TellurideTown | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| OphirTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| RidgwayTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| PortlandCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.2 |
| OurayCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| NorwoodTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Loghill VillageCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 6.2 |
| RicoTown | 21 mi | 0.7 |
| SilvertonTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| RedvaleCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 4.7 |
| ColonaCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sawpit, CO in?
- Sawpit is in San Miguel County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Sawpit, CO?
- About 6 people live in Sawpit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sawpit?
- Nearby places include Placerville (2.4 mi), Mountain Village (9.4 mi), Telluride (12 mi), Ophir (13 mi), Ridgway (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023