Crawford is a small town of 459 in Colorado, with a median household income of $55,375
and a 8.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crawford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Crawford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crawford city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.8
Crawford's overall cost of living index is 94.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crawford costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crawford, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,073
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Crawford's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents
— 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
77.0 /100k
Property Crime
1729.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crawford is served primarily by Delta County Joint District No. 50.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crawford, CO
National Avg
School District
Delta County Joint District No. 50
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Elementary Schools
7
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Middle Schools
3
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High Schools
4
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Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crawford sees average highs of 39.2°F in January
and 90.3°F in July,
with 16.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.4 inches of snow per year.
Crawford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crawford roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,900 and median rent is $1,073/month.
Crawford's violent crime rate is 77.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1729.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crawford are operated by Delta County Joint District No. 50.
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crawford, CO has a population of 459, a median household income of $55,375, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Crawford averages 39.2°F in January and 90.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 16.9 inches
with about 41.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crawford, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81415.
The population of Crawford, Colorado is 459 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crawford: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $180,900, median household income $55,375, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crawford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
