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Crawford County, WI
11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Crawford County, Wisconsin.
Population
16,042
Land area
571sq mi
People per sq mi
28
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Crawford County
Crawford County at a glance
- Crawford County is 74% less dense than Wisconsin as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,094 a year, 17% less than the Wisconsin figure of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,400 (31% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $789 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Prairie du Chien (5,491), Wauzeka (591) and Soldiers Grove (579).
Local data for Crawford County, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Crawford County, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,094
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$183,400
Prices +4.8% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,444), Irish Americans (2,313), Norwegian Americans (1,933).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,850
6,560 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,463
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$130M
FY 2026, $8,059 per person
PPP loans
$32.55M
931 loans, 4,675 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$72.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Crawford County, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Crawford County, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
480
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
72
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 8°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crawford County, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Crawford County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Crawford County, WI?
- Prairie du Chien is the largest city or town in Crawford County, with about 5,491 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Crawford County?
- Crawford County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 53821, 53826, 54626, 54628, 54631.
- What is the population of Crawford County, WI?
- About 16,042 people live in Crawford County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Crawford County?
- Crawford County borders Grant County, Vernon County, Richland County, Clayton County, IA, Allamakee County, IA.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023