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Craig, IA
City in Plymouth County, Iowa.
Population
49
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
559
ZIP codes
0
Craig and its ZIP codes
Craig at a glance
- Craig is about 9.7 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Plymouth County. PPP loans are for Craig.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,434
11,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,887
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$171M
FY 2026, $6,645 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Craig, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
868
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Craig, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Craig
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IretonCity | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| StrubleCity | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| BrunsvilleCity | 6.2 mi | 0.2 |
| MauriceCity | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| ChatsworthCity | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| Le MarsCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| HawardenCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| MerrillCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AkronCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| OyensCity | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Sioux CenterCity | 14 mi | 6.4 |
| Orange CityCity | 15 mi | 4.6 |
| AltonCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Hudson, SDTown | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| WestfieldCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| RemsenCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Craig, IA in?
- Craig is in Plymouth County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Craig, IA?
- About 49 people live in Craig, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Craig?
- Nearby places include Ireton (5.5 mi), Struble (5.8 mi), Brunsville (6.2 mi), Maurice (8 mi), Chatsworth (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023