The Town FilesCraig, Colorado
City in Moffat County · population 9,060 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $278,500
- Household income
- $72,636
- Jan low / Jul high
- 3° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 113 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 40.2
Craig is a city of 9,060 people in Moffat County, Colorado. The median home is worth $278,500, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks more walkable than 77% of Colorado towns, more vibrant than 74% of Colorado towns.
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in Colorado With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #11 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Colorado
- #13 in 25 Small Towns in Colorado With the Cheapest Homes
- #21 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Colorado
- #22 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #25 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Colorado
How Craig ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Craig is worth $278,500, below the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $72,636, which is more affordable than 84% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,045 a month. 61.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Craig | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $278,500 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,045 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $72,636 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 61.2% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Craig
| People | Craig | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 10.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 2.3% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 17.6 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 92.9% |
Weather in Craig
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 3.0°F. About 14.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 113.0 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 221 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Craig since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 11, 1973.
Severe weather in Moffat County since 1996
Moffat County has been included in 6 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| September 5, 2005 | Coastal Storm | EM-3224: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 19, 2002 | Fire | DR-1421: Wildfires |
| July 27, 1984 | Flood | DR-719: Severe Storms, Mudslides, Landslides & Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Moffat County
Moffat County had 4,705 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,630 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Craig itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Craig
6 public schools with 1,899 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moffat County High School | 9-12 | 501 | 17.9 |
| Craig Middle School | 6-8 | 416 | 12.2 |
| Sandrock Elementary | K-5 | 299 | 12.5 |
| Sunset Elementary School | K-5 | 296 | 12.9 |
| Ridgeview Elementary School | PK-5 | 255 | 13.4 |
| Early Childhood Center | PK-PK | 132 | 132.0 |
Craig questions
Is Craig, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Craig scores better for retirees than 29% of Colorado towns and quieter than 32%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.2).
How much does a house cost in Craig?
The median owner-occupied home in Craig is valued at $278,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,636, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $1,045 a month.
What is the weather like in Craig?
July highs average 89.2°F and January lows 3.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.1 inches of precipitation a year and 113.0 inches of snow.
Does Craig get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Craig in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)