At a Glance
Median Income
$49,583
$27,721 per capita
Home Value
$145,500
Zillow: $204,593
Median Rent
$755/mo
46.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
15.1% smoking rate
How Croghan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Croghan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Croghan 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
Croghan residents earn a median household income of $49,583 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,721. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Croghan is $145,500 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $204,593. Median rent is $755/month, with 46.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
20.0% of adults in Croghan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Croghan has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population642
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,583
Per Capita$27,721
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,500
Rent$755
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$204,593
Housing Units304
Rent Burden46.7%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
Elevation835 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Croghan was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.