At a Glance
Median Income
$30,313
$24,470 per capita
Home Value
$74,200
Zillow: $112,982
Median Rent
$933/mo
43.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
34.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
52.0%
23.9% smoking rate
How Cruger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cruger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cruger 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
Cruger residents earn a median household income of $30,313 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,470. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 288 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cruger is $74,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,982. Median rent is $933/month, with 43.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
18.5% of adults in Cruger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cruger has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population333
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density347/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$30,313
Per Capita$24,470
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty34.2%
County GDP$334M
Avg Weekly Wage$796
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,200
Rent$933
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$112,982
Housing Units154
Rent Burden43.6%
Health
Obesity52.0%
Diabetes21.4%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death22,286/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
Elevation118 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+15.1%
School Score2.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 18% / D 81%
Commute25 min
Broadband37.4%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Cruger was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.572 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.