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Craig, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Plymouth County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
46 Population 511/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $31,961 per capita
$101,600 Home Value $258,383 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
173 Violent Crime/100K 2,291 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,600 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
173 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Craig, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,000
33% below
$31,961 per capita
Home Value
$101,600
64% below
Zillow: $258,383
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
54% below
2,291/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
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)

Income
67%
Home Value
36%
Rent
70%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
46%
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.