At a Glance
Median Income
$12,857
$10,115 per capita
Median Rent
$428/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
6,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
54.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.5%
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Crosby Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crosby's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crosby a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crosby residents earn a median household income of $12,857 , which is 83% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $10,115. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 54.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Crosby reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,914/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Crosby hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crosby has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population277
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$12,857
Per Capita$10,115
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty54.8%
County GDP$201M
Avg Weekly Wage$771
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$428
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$120,882
Housing Units139
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property6,914/100K
Health
Obesity49.5%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death18,459/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain66.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation172 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score3.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 62%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Crosby was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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