At a Glance
Median Income
$57,750
$23,922 per capita
Home Value
$205,200
Zillow: $531,827
Median Rent
$1,052/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
13.3% smoking rate
How Crawford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crawford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crawford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crawford residents earn a median household income of $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,922. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,041 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crawford is $205,200 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $531,827. Median rent is $1,052/month, with 24.5% 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 1969.
Education
21.4% of adults in Crawford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crawford has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population420
Median Age41.9 yrs
Density1,680/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$23,922
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$1,203M
Avg Weekly Wage$920
Housing
A+
Home Value$205,200
Rent$1,052
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$531,827
Housing Units197
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,512/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain21.2 in/yr
Elevation6,591 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 31%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Crawford was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Montrose Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.