Crawford County, Illinois
Among the top 16% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
- top 4% for commute time
- bottom 12% for property tax rate
Crawford County is a county in Illinois with about 19,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include commute time, unemployment, and broadband access. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitecrawfordcountyil.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.5 in2.9 in
muggy 68%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 35% of US counties
Home Value$108k17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$763better than 64% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 74% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.56%better than 12% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.56%better than 31% of US counties
Unemployment3.3%better than 77% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)30°F38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation45.2 in55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.9 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days229 daysbetter than 40% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 46% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk37.0better than 61% of US counties
School Quality50.8better than 42% of US counties
Violent Crime860/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime823/100kbetter than 54% of US counties
Community
Population18,72940th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.258th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1526th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1492nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)90.8%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.5%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 96% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 54% of US counties
Airport Distance91 mibetter than 54% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.4%better than 76% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.74better than 60% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Crawford County an affordable place to live?
- Crawford County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 35% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Crawford County?
- The median home value in Crawford County is $108k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Crawford County?
- Median household income in Crawford County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Crawford County?
- Median gross rent in Crawford County is $763 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Crawford County safe?
- Crawford County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 860/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 823/100k.
- What is the weather like in Crawford County?
- Crawford County averages 76°F in July and 30°F in January, with 45.2 in of annual precipitation and about 229 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Crawford County?
- Public-school quality in Crawford County is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Crawford County?
- The average one-way commute in Crawford County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)