Crawford County , Iowa
Population: 16,289 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $65,039 Home $136,300 Rent $727/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 16,289 residents, Crawford County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Iowa and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Crawford County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$65,039
Median Income
household
$136,300
Home Value
median
$727/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $65,039 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,731 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% |
| Median Home Value | $136,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $727/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 78.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 21.3% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 16,289 |
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 18.3% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.6%
Obesity
14.3%
Diabetes
17.1%
Smoking
37.7%
High Blood Pressure
31.5%
No Physical Activity
19.5%
Depression
34.4%
Insufficient Sleep
77.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 60.8 · 61th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
82.38
🔥 Wildfire
46.22
❄️ Winter Storm
48.09
🌍 Earthquake
9.92
☀️ Drought
98.38
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