Crawford, NE

Crawford, Nebraska

Crawford, Nebraska, in Dawes county, is 97 miles S of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 218 miles N of Aurora, Colorado. There are an estimated 1,107 people in the city.

The People and Families of Crawford

In Crawford, about 55% of adults are married. In Crawford, lots of people live on their own.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places. Crawford has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crawford had a median family income of $35,139.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($500) in Crawford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crawford Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Crawford is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Crawford than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Crawford, 85% of commuters drive to work. Crawford is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Crawford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Crawford, NE

Comparing Crawford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crawford Almanac

Crawford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Crawford Public Libraries

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Crawford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Crawford residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crawford, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Crawford High Schools (2004)

CRAWFORD HIGH SCHOOL
308-665-1531
A Title I school.
Serves 138 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Crawford Colleges

(List of All Nebraska Colleges)

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