K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base

City in Michigan, United States

Overview

K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, now a civilian community, is set amid the forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The area is quiet, with spacious surroundings, and features remnants of its military past. It provides easy access to outdoor adventures and is a short drive from larger cities like Marquette.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Michigan
Population
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
46.35°, -87.39°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,760
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,000
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
5.1°C
Summer Avg
16.6°C
Winter Avg
-6.8°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
-26.9°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
900 mm
Internet Speed
101 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
MQT
Distance

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.