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Crawfordsville, AR

Arkansas · Metropolitan Area

Crawfordsville is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 476. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
476 Population 850/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $35,868 per capita
$134,100 Home Value
$772 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $772/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $134,100
52% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.7%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $772
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 42.4%
32% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.4%
6% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Crawfordsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population476
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density850/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$35,868
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$2,345M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$772
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units208
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Uninsured14.9%
Smoking19.9%
Depression27.0%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+76.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.7%
Libraries8

Is Crawfordsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Crawfordsville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Crawfordsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Crawfordsville is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Crawfordsville is $134,100, 52% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Crawfordsville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 301 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Crawfordsville has a population of 476 with a density of 850 people per square mile. The median age is 39.1 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (73.1%), with 12% Hispanic, 6.9% Black.

Population

476
Total Population
850
People / sq mi
39.1yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Crawfordsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Crawfordsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Crawfordsville is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Crawfordsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,868
Avg Weekly Wage$919
IRS Avg AGI$53,959

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.4%
6% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,096
County GDP$2,345M

Business (County)

Restaurants113
Healthcare126
Retail145
Manufacturing33

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,342
33% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.75%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Crawfordsville is $134,100, 52% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $772 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$134,100
52% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$772
34% below US avg
Rent Burden17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.6%
Housing Units208
Median Year Built1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,342
33% below US avg
Effective Rate1.75%
In Crawfordsville, 42.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 14.9% of residents lack health insurance. 19.9% are current smokers. 27.0% report depression. 36.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Crawfordsville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
32% above US avg
Diabetes12.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure40.2%
Asthma11.2%
COPD8.9%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.9%
42% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.1%
Physical Inactivity36.8%
Depression27.0%
Mental Distress21.5%
Physical Distress16.9%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.4%
Uninsured14.9%
73% above US avg
Checkup Rate76.9%
Dental Visits45.2%
Premature Death17,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access78.8%
Healthcare Facilities126
Crawfordsville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.4 inches. The area enjoys 301 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.4 inches
33% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density850/sq mi
Coordinates35.2267°N, 90.3242°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS05035
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.3-point margin. 91.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 47.9%
D 50.2%

Winner: Democrat by 2.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.7%
47% below US avg
High School+76.9%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score4.91
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density850/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access91.7%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities126
Restaurants113
Retail Stores145

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Nearby Cities

Marion, AR 13,641 pop · 6.8 mi Earle, AR 1,421 pop · 8.5 mi West Memphis, AR 24,147 pop · 8.8 mi Marked Tree, AR 2,235 pop · 21.6 mi Memphis, TN 629,063 pop · 21.7 mi Lynchburg, MS 1,894 pop · 22.0 mi Walls, MS 1,392 pop · 22.6 mi Horn Lake, MS 26,622 pop · 24.5 mi Millington, TN 11,117 pop · 25.1 mi Wynne, AR 8,220 pop · 26.2 mi Lepanto, AR 1,858 pop · 26.4 mi Southaven, MS 55,531 pop · 27.3 mi Tunica Resorts, MS 1,977 pop · 27.8 mi Wilson, AR 1,103 pop · 28.3 mi
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