What are the schools like in Crawfordsville, IN?

Crawfordsville is served primarily by Crawfordsville Community Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Crawfordsville?

The median household income in Crawfordsville, IN is $46,918 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

What is the weather like in Crawfordsville, IN?

Crawfordsville has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.7 inches.

Crawfordsville, IN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Crawfordsville, IN affordable or expensive?

Crawfordsville's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crawfordsville is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,000 and the median rent is $765 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Crawfordsville, IN?

Crawfordsville has a violent crime rate of 186.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 642.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Crawfordsville, IN a Good Place to Live?

Crawfordsville is a small city of 16,335 in Indiana, with a median household income of $46,918 and a 5.3% 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, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 92.0

Crawfordsville's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crawfordsville costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crawfordsville, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	59.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,918	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crawfordsville's violent crime rate is 186.1 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.1 /100k

Property Crime

642.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Crawfordsville is served primarily by Crawfordsville Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crawfordsville, IN	National Avg
School District	Crawfordsville Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crawfordsville sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 44.2 inches of annual precipitation and 21.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crawfordsville, IN
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.2"
Annual Snowfall	21.7"

Demographics

Metric	Crawfordsville, IN	National Avg
Population	16,335	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Crawfordsville

Crawfordsville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47933

Crawfordsville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crawfordsville, IN affordable or expensive?

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 $131,000 and median rent is $765/month.

What is the crime rate in Crawfordsville, IN?

Crawfordsville's violent crime rate is 186.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 642.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Crawfordsville?

Public schools in Crawfordsville are operated by Crawfordsville Community Schools. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 16.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crawfordsville, IN a good place to live?

Crawfordsville, IN has a population of 16,335, a median household income of $46,918, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Crawfordsville?

Crawfordsville averages 33.0°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.2 inches with about 21.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crawfordsville?

Crawfordsville, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47933.

What is the population of Crawfordsville?

The population of Crawfordsville, Indiana is 16,335 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crawfordsville?

Key numbers for living in Crawfordsville: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $131,000, median household income $46,918, crime index 42 (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.