At a Glance
Median Income
$12,857
$10,115 per capita
Median Rent
$428/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.8%
54.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.5%
22.9% smoking rate
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
2.3 / 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 10.8% (200% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population277
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female32% / 68%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
F
Median Income$12,857
Per Capita$10,115
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty54.8%
County GDP$201M
Avg Weekly Wage$771
Housing
C
Home Value
Rent$428
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$115,892
Housing Units139
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity49.5%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death18,459/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain67.6 in/yr
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
Broadband68.8%
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.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.