Living in Craig, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Craig · Census data 2020–2024
Craig has 113 residents with a median age of 50.5. The median household income is $37,292 (47% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $44,400, the median rent is $810/month.
Craig is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Craig at a glance
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 50.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $37,292State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $44,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $810/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 80%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Craig a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Craig
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Craig the median home value is $44,400, 87% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $810 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Craig median household income
The median household income in Craig is $37,292 and the income per person is $20,768. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Craig: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 108
- Owner-occupied
- 80%
- Renter-occupied
- 20%
- Vacant
- 49.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.05
49.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Craig has many vacation and second homes.
Craig demographics
- Population
- 113
- Median age
- 50.5
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Craig ›
Education in Craig
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Craig have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Craig
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Craig vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig | 113 | $37,292 | $44,400 | $810 |
| Mound City | 1,066 | $62,468 | $146,300 | $688 |
| Rulo | 164 | $45,625 | $94,600 | — |
| Fairfax | 702 | $56,250 | $90,500 | $550 |
| Falls City | 4,077 | $51,706 | $89,800 | $714 |
| White Cloud | 117 | $47,031 | $92,100 | $510 |
| Maitland | 385 | $47,500 | $92,900 | $455 |
| Shubert | 214 | $37,500 | $61,300 | $850 |
| Skidmore | 189 | $55,313 | $61,900 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Craig, MO?
The median household income in Craig is $37,292, 47% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Craig?
The median home value in Craig is $44,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Craig?
The median gross rent in Craig is $810 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Craig, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Craig?
The median age in Craig is 50.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Craig?
The average commute to work in Craig is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Craig?
The unemployment rate in Craig is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Craig?
4.9% of adults in Craig have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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