Craig is a small town of 92 in Missouri, with a median household income of $33,438
.
Strengths:
Craig stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Craig is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Craig city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Craig metro area.
Metric
Craig, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$44,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$33,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Craig's violent crime rate is 249.8 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
249.8 /100k
Property Crime
999.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Craig is served primarily by CRAIG R-III.
Metric
Craig, MO
National Avg
School District
CRAIG R-III
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
4.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
62.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Craig sees average highs of 34.8°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.1 inches of snow per year.
Craig has a median home value of $44,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $33,438.
Craig's violent crime rate is 249.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 999.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Craig are operated by CRAIG R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
4.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Craig, MO has a population of 92, a median household income of $33,438, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Craig averages 34.8°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches
with about 22.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Craig, Missouri is 92 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Craig: median home $44,000, median household income $33,438, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Craig side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
