Crawford County, Kansas
Among the top 9% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
- top 6% for commute time
- bottom 4% for property crime
Crawford County is a county in Kansas with about 39,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and cost of living. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitecrawfordcountykansas.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.1 in2.0 in
muggy 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 73% of US counties
Home Value$114k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$821better than 49% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.18%better than 28% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 34% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.30%better than 22% of US counties
Unemployment3.9%better than 67% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.4 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.8 inbetter than 56% of US counties
Sunny Days256 daysbetter than 72% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 30% of US counties
Comfortable Days71 daysbetter than 29% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk71.4better than 28% of US counties
School Quality60.6better than 61% of US counties
Violent Crime1470/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Crime2951/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Community
Population39,01262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0577th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2434th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)85.4%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.8%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)6.4%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 94% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.3%better than 63% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.77better than 34% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% 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 $43k, better than 73% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Crawford County?
- The median home value in Crawford County is $114k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Crawford County?
- Median household income in Crawford County is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Crawford County?
- Median gross rent in Crawford County is $821 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Crawford County safe?
- Crawford County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1470/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 2951/100k.
- What is the weather like in Crawford County?
- Crawford County averages 79°F in July and 34°F in January, with 47.4 in of annual precipitation and about 256 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Crawford County?
- Public-school quality in Crawford County is above average, scoring better than 61% 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 17 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)