Crofton is a small town of 529 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $42,986
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Crofton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Crofton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Crofton 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: 84.6
Crofton's overall cost of living index is 84.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Crofton costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Crofton, KY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$595
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
61.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,986
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Crofton's violent crime rate is 256.9 per 100,000 residents
— 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
256.9 /100k
Property Crime
1630.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Crofton is served primarily by Christian County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Crofton, KY
National Avg
School District
Christian County
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Crofton sees average highs of 43.8°F in January
and 88.2°F in July,
with 53.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Crofton's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Crofton roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,100 and median rent is $595/month.
Crofton's violent crime rate is 256.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1630.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Crofton are operated by Christian County.
The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 8.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Crofton, KY has a population of 529, a median household income of $42,986, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Crofton averages 43.8°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.0 inches
with about 9.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Crofton, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42217.
The population of Crofton, Kentucky is 529 with a median age of 50.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Crofton: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $77,100, median household income $42,986, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crofton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.