Craig, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Routt County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,022 Population 1,779/sq mi density
$69,256 Median Income $35,858 per capita
$252,900 Home Value $311,396 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
486 Violent Crime/100K 1,602 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$69,256 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$252,900 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
486 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Craig, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,256
8% below
$35,858 per capita
Home Value
$252,900
10% below
Zillow: $311,396
Median Rent
$1,060/mo
9% below
24.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
486/100K
28% above
1,602/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
10.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Craig Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Craig's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
90%
Rent
91%
Poverty
85%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Craig a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Craig residents earn a median household income of $69,256 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,858. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,126 business establishments, including 171 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Craig is $252,900 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,396. Median rent is $1,060/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Craig reports 486 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,602/100K.

Education

20.8% of adults in Craig hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Craig has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 12.

Data Overview

People

Population9,022
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,779/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,256
Per Capita$35,858
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty10.6%
County GDP$2,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159

Housing

A+
Home Value$252,900
Rent$1,060
Ownership66.4%
Zillow$311,396
Housing Units4,271
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

F
Violent486/100K
Property1,602/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,045/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain14.1 in/yr
AQI12 (Good)
Elevation6,193 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 35% / D 62%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Craig was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Eagle County Regional (69 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.