Crawford County, Indiana
Among the top 4% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 92% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
- top 5% for violent crime
- top 5% for property crime
- bottom 2% for commute time
Crawford County is a county in Indiana with about 11,000 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and C for getting around. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and cost of living. It rates lower on broadband access and commute time.
Official websitecrawfordcountyindiana.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.2 in3.8 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 92% of US counties
Home Value$106k16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$624better than 91% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 56% of US counties
Income Tax4.70%better than 57% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.78%better than 66% of US counties
Unemployment3.6%better than 72% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.7 in78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall12.0 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days191 daysbetter than 10% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 39% of US counties
Comfortable Days92 daysbetter than 82% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk25.8better than 72% of US counties
School Quality56.6better than 54% of US counties
Violent Crime10/100kbetter than 95% of US counties
Property Crime10/100kbetter than 95% of US counties
Community
Population10,51124th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.676th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0782nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4456th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.3%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.8%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)0.8%3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time37 minbetter than 2% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 29% of US counties
Airport Distance40 mibetter than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access66.2%better than 4% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.90better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 68% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Crawford County an affordable place to live?
- Crawford County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 92% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Crawford County?
- The median home value in Crawford County is $106k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Crawford County?
- Median household income in Crawford County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Crawford County?
- Median gross rent in Crawford County is $624 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Crawford County safe?
- Crawford County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 10/100k (better than 95%). Property crime is 10/100k.
- What is the weather like in Crawford County?
- Crawford County averages 78°F in July and 34°F in January, with 51.7 in of annual precipitation and about 191 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Crawford County?
- Public-school quality in Crawford County is about average, scoring better than 54% 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 37 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)