At a Glance
Median Income
$50,000
$31,961 per capita
Home Value
$101,600
Zillow: $258,383
Median Rent
$817/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
2,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
291 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Craig a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Craig residents earn a median household income of $50,000 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,961. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 878 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Craig is $101,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,383. Median rent is $817/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Craig reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,291/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in Craig hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Craig has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age58.0 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,000
Per Capita$31,961
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,997M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,145
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,600
Rent$817
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$258,383
Housing Units32
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property2,291/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,447/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain30.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,395 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband24.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Craig was founded in 1911.
The median home in Craig was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.