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Crawford County, MO
7 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Crawford County, Missouri.
Population
22,797
Land area
742sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Crawford County
Crawford County at a glance
- Crawford County is 66% less dense than Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,629 a year, 18% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,600 (25% below Missouri) and median rent is $795 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Cuba (3,189), Steelville (1,665) and Bourbon (1,636).
Local data for Crawford County, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crawford County, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,629
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$172,600
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$795/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,944), Irish Americans (2,367), French Americans (524).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,169
6,823 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,563
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $6,986 per person
PPP loans
$39.05M
978 loans, 4,988 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$69.46K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Crawford County, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled12.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crawford County, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
408
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
21
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 19°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crawford County, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
20.3%
U.S. 12.8% +7.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Crawford County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Crawford County, MO?
- Cuba is the largest city or town in Crawford County, with about 3,189 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Crawford County?
- Crawford County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 65441, 65446, 65449, 65453, 65456.
- What is the population of Crawford County, MO?
- About 22,797 people live in Crawford County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Crawford County?
- Crawford County borders Franklin County, Phelps County, Washington County, Gasconade County, Dent County, Iron County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023