What are the schools like in Crowell, TX?

Crowell is served primarily by CROWELL ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Crowell?

The median household income in Crowell, TX is $37,266 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Crowell, TX?

Crowell has an average high temperature of 57.0°F in January and 99.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Crowell, TX affordable or expensive?

Crowell's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Crowell is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $58,300 and the median rent is $536 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Crowell, TX?

Crime rate data for Crowell is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Crowell, TX a Good Place to Live?

Crowell is a small town of 770 in Texas, with a median household income of $37,266 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Crowell stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Crowell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Crowell 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: 83.9

Crowell's overall cost of living index is 83.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Crowell costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Crowell, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$58,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$536	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,266	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Crowell is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Crowell is served primarily by CROWELL ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Crowell, TX	National Avg
School District	CROWELL ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Crowell sees average highs of 57.0°F in January and 99.1°F in July, with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Crowell, TX
Average High — January	57.0°F
Average High — July	99.1°F
Annual Precipitation	27.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Crowell, TX	National Avg
Population	770	—
Median Age	35.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.2%	22.2%
65 and over	27.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lockett, TX 21 mi Quanah, TX 22 mi Chillicothe, TX 22 mi Vernon, TX 27 mi Benjamin, TX 28 mi

ZIP Codes in Crowell

Crowell, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79227

Crowell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crowell, TX affordable or expensive?

Crowell's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Crowell roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $58,300 and median rent is $536/month.

What is the crime rate in Crowell, TX?

Crime data for Crowell is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Crowell?

Public schools in Crowell are operated by CROWELL ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Crowell, TX a good place to live?

Crowell, TX has a population of 770, a median household income of $37,266, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Crowell?

Crowell averages 57.0°F in January and 99.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Crowell?

Crowell, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79227.

What is the population of Crowell?

The population of Crowell, Texas is 770 with a median age of 35.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Crowell?

Key numbers for living in Crowell: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $58,300, median household income $37,266, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Crowell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.