Crawford County, Michigan
Among the top 25% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 29% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 16% for sales tax
- top 17% for summer humidity
- bottom 2% for annual snowfall
Crawford County is a county in Michigan with about 13,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for weather. Standout strengths include sales tax, summer humidity, and broadband access. It rates lower on violent crime and annual snowfall.
Official websitecrawfordco.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 3.3 in1.9 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$58k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 79% of US counties
Home Value$135k35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$834better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.11%better than 32% of US counties
Income Tax5.30%better than 41% of US counties
State 4.30% + Local 1.00%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.87%better than 42% of US counties
Unemployment6.1%better than 26% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)18°F9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)67°F4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.9 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall97.2 inbetter than 2% of US counties
Sunny Days205 daysbetter than 19% of US counties
Summer Humidity58°Fbetter than 83% of US counties
Comfortable Days75 daysbetter than 38% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk18.0better than 80% of US counties
School Quality41.8better than 19% of US counties
Violent Crime1487/100kbetter than 16% of US counties
Property Crime773/100kbetter than 57% of US counties
Community
Population13,19729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age51.496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1220th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3141st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.5%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.3%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time25 minbetter than 44% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 43% of US counties
Airport Distance133 mibetter than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.5%better than 81% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.27better than 49% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 64% 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 79% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Crawford County?
- The median home value in Crawford County is $135k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Crawford County?
- Median household income in Crawford County is $58k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Crawford County?
- Median gross rent in Crawford County is $834 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 1487/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 773/100k.
- What is the weather like in Crawford County?
- Crawford County averages 67°F in July and 18°F in January, with 33.9 in of annual precipitation and about 205 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Crawford County?
- Public-school quality in Crawford County is below average, scoring better than 19% 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 25 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)