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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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