Crawford township, Missouri
Crawford township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Crawford township is a geographic entity located in Osage County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,219. The land area covers 120.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,219 | ±330 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 32.4 yrs | ±3.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,675 | ±157 | 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 | 2,191 | ±136 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,675 | ±157 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 516 | ±128 |
| Median Home Value | $177,400 | ±$31,922 |
| Median Gross Rent | $620 | ±$120 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,829 | ±$16,295 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,518 | ±$2,728 |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | ±3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 543 | ±129 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,147 | ±214 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.3% | ±4.5% |
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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COUNTY OF OSAGE
GUS Population: 13,478 (2024)
ID: 168757
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 826, LINN MO 65051-0826
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BELLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | BELLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CHAMOIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | WESTPHALIA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | WESTPHALIA, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | LINN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | BLAND, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CHAMOIS, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LINN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | WESTPHALIA, 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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State Technical College of Missouri
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College | 2.6 mi away | One Technology Drive, Linn, MO, 65051-9607 |
5738975000
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OSAGE COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.8 mi away | 22 LIBRARY LANE, LINN, MO, 65051 |
(573) 897-2951
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Lincoln University
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College | 22.5 mi away | 820 Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101 |
5736815000
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HEARTLAND REGIONAL LIBRARY SYSTEM BELLE BRANCH
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 206 B S ALVARADO ST, BELLE, MO, 65013 |
(573) 859-6285
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Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
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College Vocational | 24.3 mi away | 1753 Woodclift Dr., Jefferson City, MO, 65109 |
5736354433
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OWENSVILLE BRANCH
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Library | 17.3 mi away | 503 OLIVE STREET, OWENSVILLE, MO, 65066 |
(573) 299-0006
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MARIES COUNTY LIBRARY SERVICE CENTER - VIENNA
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Library | 22.4 mi away | 315 THIRD ST, VIENNA, MO, 65582 |
(573) 422-9866
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HOLTS SUMMIT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 22.6 mi away | 188 W. SIMON BLVD, HOLTS SUMMIT, MO, 65255 |
(573) 606-8770
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BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 214 ADAMS ST, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, 65101 |
(573) 634-2464
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MISSOURI RIVER REGIONAL LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 214 ADAMS ST, JEFFERSON CITY, MO, 65101 |
(573) 634-2464
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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 FREEDOM, MO US, located 3.7 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 | 40.2° | 20.5° | 30.3° | 2.39" | 4.7" |
| February | 45.8° | 23.9° | 34.8° | 2.01" | 1.9" |
| March | 56.0° | 32.8° | 44.4° | 3.37" | 1.1" |
| April | 67.2° | 42.9° | 55.0° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| May | 75.5° | 52.8° | 64.1° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| June | 83.4° | 61.8° | 72.6° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| July | 87.7° | 66.0° | 76.9° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 87.1° | 63.9° | 75.5° | 4.31" | 0.0" |
| September | 79.9° | 55.5° | 67.7° | 4.03" | 0.0" |
| October | 68.6° | 44.2° | 56.4° | 3.55" | 0.0" |
| November | 55.7° | 33.8° | 44.7° | 3.35" | 0.8" |
| December | 44.5° | 25.0° | 34.7° | 2.53" | 2.0" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn city | City | 4.2 mi | — |
| Westphalia city | City | 12.8 mi | — |
| Belle city | City | 13.4 mi | — |
| Chamois city | City | 13.7 mi | — |
| Freeburg village | Village | 13.9 mi | — |
| Bland city | City | 14.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2915117128. • 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.