At a Glance
Median Income
$31,964
$29,504 per capita
Home Value
$120,800
Zillow: $268,931
Median Rent
$864/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
81.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
30.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.2%
13.8% smoking rate
How Crook Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crook's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crook a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crook residents earn a median household income of $31,964 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,504. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 97 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crook is $120,800 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,931. Median rent is $864/month, with 34.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
10.4% of adults in Crook hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
81.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crook has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population145
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density1,036/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$31,964
Per Capita$29,504
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty30.2%
County GDP$99M
Avg Weekly Wage$853
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,800
Rent$864
Ownership65.8%
Zillow$268,931
Housing Units52
Rent Burden34.0%
Health
Obesity27.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death13,182/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain16.9 in/yr
Elevation3,709 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+81.3%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute22 min
Broadband72.6%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Crook was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Colorado Plains Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.502 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.