Crawfordsville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Montgomery County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
16,408 Population 1,602/sq mi density
$49,327 Median Income $27,551 per capita
$134,100 Home Value $231,178 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
186 Violent Crime/100K 660 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,327 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,100 home value, $831/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Crawfordsville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,327
34% below
$27,551 per capita
Home Value
$134,100
52% below
Zillow: $231,178
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
186/100K
51% below
660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
66%
Home Value
48%
Rent
71%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crawfordsville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crawfordsville residents earn a median household income of $49,327 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,551. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 915 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crawfordsville is $134,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,178. Median rent is $831/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Crawfordsville reports 186 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K.

Education

14.7% of adults in Crawfordsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crawfordsville has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,408
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,602/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$49,327
Per Capita$27,551
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$2,228M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,100
Rent$831
Ownership63.4%
Zillow$231,178
Housing Units7,160
Rent Burden28.2%

Crime

F
Violent186/100K
Property660/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,100/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
Elevation763 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute17 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Crawfordsville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.