Crawfordsville is a small town of 367 in Iowa, with a median household income of $70,893
and a 1.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crawfordsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Crawfordsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crawfordsville 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: 91.8
Crawfordsville's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crawfordsville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crawfordsville, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$914
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Crawfordsville's violent crime rate is 259.5 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
259.5 /100k
Property Crime
1028.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crawfordsville is served primarily by WACO Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crawfordsville, IA
National Avg
School District
WACO Comm School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crawfordsville sees average highs of 30.2°F in January
and 85.0°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.2 inches of snow per year.
Crawfordsville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crawfordsville roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,700 and median rent is $914/month.
Crawfordsville's violent crime rate is 259.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1028.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crawfordsville are operated by WACO Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crawfordsville, IA has a population of 367, a median household income of $70,893, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
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.
Crawfordsville averages 30.2°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 25.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crawfordsville, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52621.
The population of Crawfordsville, Iowa is 367 with a median age of 27.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crawfordsville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $95,700, median household income $70,893, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crawfordsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
