At a Glance
Median Income
$43,889
$21,970 per capita
Home Value
$81,300
Zillow: $231,193
Median Rent
$748/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
21.6% poverty rate
How Crofton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crofton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crofton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crofton residents earn a median household income of $43,889 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,970. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,209 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crofton is $81,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,193. Median rent is $748/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
12.2% of adults in Crofton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crofton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population690
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,078/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,889
Per Capita$21,970
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$2,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,054
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,300
Rent$748
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$231,193
Housing Units307
Rent Burden23.3%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Premature Death11,560/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation590 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband73.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Crofton was founded in 1873.
The median home in Crofton was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.429 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.