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Crowley County, CO
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Crowley County, Colorado.
Population
5,647
Land area
787sq mi
People per sq mi
7
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Crowley County
Crowley County at a glance
- Crowley County is 87% less dense than Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $48,826 a year, 49% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $116,200 (78% below Colorado) and median rent is $984 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ordway (1,528), Olney Springs (557) and Sugar City (464).
Local data for Crowley County, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crowley County, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,826
Poverty rate
19.4%
Median home value
$116,200
Prices -4.8% in a year
Median rent
$984/mo
Homeownership
69.5%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (796), German Americans (648), Irish Americans (348).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,129
1,122 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$27,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.3M
FY 2026, $4,280 per person
PPP loans
$2.9M
124 loans, 388 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Crowley County, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.4%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.1%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crowley County, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
181
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
94° / 12°F
11.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crowley County, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.7%
U.S. 33.3% -1.6 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.1%
U.S. 11.1% +10.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Crowley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Crowley County, CO?
- Ordway is the largest city or town in Crowley County, with about 1,528 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Crowley County?
- Crowley County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 81033, 81062, 81063, 81076.
- What is the population of Crowley County, CO?
- About 5,647 people live in Crowley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Crowley County?
- Crowley County borders Pueblo County, Otero County, Lincoln County, Kiowa County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023