Crawfordsville, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Washington County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 870/sq mi density
$73,929 Median Income $25,428 per capita
$87,000 Home Value $231,924 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$73,929 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $621/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Crawfordsville, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,929
2% below
$25,428 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
69% below
Zillow: $231,924
Median Rent
$621/mo
47% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Crawfordsville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crawfordsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
98%
Home Value
31%
Rent
53%
Poverty
87%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crawfordsville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crawfordsville residents earn a median household income of $73,929 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,428. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crawfordsville is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,924. Median rent is $621/month, with 13.9% 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.

Education

17.8% of adults in Crawfordsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crawfordsville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density870/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,929
Per Capita$25,428
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,863M
Avg Weekly Wage$933

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$621
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$231,924
Housing Units136
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,076/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation728 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute28 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Crawfordsville was founded in 1891.
The median home in Crawfordsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.