At a Glance
Median Income
$24,917
$17,858 per capita
Home Value
$178,600
Zillow: $287,330
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
29.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.6% 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?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crawford residents earn a median household income of $24,917 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,858. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crawford is $178,600 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,330. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
18.8% of adults in Crawford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crawford has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population996
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density851/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$24,917
Per Capita$17,858
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty29.4%
County GDP$518M
Avg Weekly Wage$881
Housing
C+
Home Value$178,600
Rent
Ownership38.7%
Zillow$287,330
Housing Units418
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation773 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband52.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Crawford was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Baldwin County Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.