Crawford township, Missouri
Crawford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Crawford township is a geographic entity located in Buchanan County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 752. The land area covers 35.12 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 752 | ±251 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 62.3 yrs | ±15.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 334 | ±116 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 357 | ±124 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 334 | ±116 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 23 | ±38 |
| Median Home Value | $218,500 | ±$91,285 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $79,500 | ±$22,009 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,859 | ±$5,570 |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% | ±1.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14 | ±12 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.4% | ±2.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 427 | ±224 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 95.2% | ±11.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 83,574 (2024)
ID: 168726
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
411 JULES ST, STE 122, SAINT JOSEPH MO 64501-1729
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | St. Joseph, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | WESTON, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | ST JOSEPH, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | DEKALB, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PLATTE CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | GOWER, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Missouri Western State University
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College | 12.8 mi away | 4525 Downs Dr, Saint Joseph, MO, 64507 |
8162714200
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DEARBORN BRANCH
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 206 MAPLE LEAF AVE, DEARBORN, MO, 64439 |
(816) 450-3502
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Benedictine College
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College | 16.0 mi away | 1020 N 2nd St, Atchison, KS, 66002-1499 |
9133675340
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CAMDEN POINT BRANCH
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 401 HARDESTY ST, CAMDEN POINT, MO, 64018 |
(816) 280-3384
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Pinnacle Career Institute
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College | 20.1 mi away | 11500 N.W. Ambassador, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO, 64153-1151 |
8163315700
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CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 316 MASSACHUSETTS ST, ST. JOSEPH, MO, 64504 |
(816) 238-0526
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University of Saint Mary
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College | 20.9 mi away | 4100 S 4th St, Leavenworth, KS, 66048-5082 |
9136825151
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EDGERTON BRANCH
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 404 FRANK ST, EDGERTON, MO, 64444 |
(816) 790-3569
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WESTON BRANCH
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Library | 11.4 mi away | 18204 LIBRARY DR, WESTON, MO, 64098 |
(816) 640-2874
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ELWOOD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 410 N. 9TH, ELWOOD, KS, 66024 |
(913) 365-5625
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ST JOSEPH ROSECRANS AP, MO US, located 15.0 miles from Crawford township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.4° | 17.1° | 27.3° | 0.71" | — |
| February | 42.8° | 21.2° | 32.0° | 0.95" | — |
| March | 55.1° | 31.5° | 43.3° | 2.06" | — |
| April | 65.9° | 41.8° | 53.8° | 3.71" | — |
| May | 75.8° | 53.7° | 64.8° | 4.87" | — |
| June | 84.7° | 63.8° | 74.2° | 4.75" | — |
| July | 88.1° | 67.3° | 77.7° | 4.73" | — |
| August | 86.2° | 64.5° | 75.3° | 3.84" | — |
| September | 79.7° | 54.4° | 67.0° | 3.18" | — |
| October | 67.8° | 42.8° | 55.3° | 2.84" | — |
| November | 53.4° | 30.6° | 42.0° | 1.87" | — |
| December | 41.1° | 21.1° | 31.1° | 1.25" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faucett CDP | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Dearborn city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| New Market CDP | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| De Kalb town | Town | 5.9 mi | — |
| Agency village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Camden Point city | City | 9.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2902117110. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.