The Town FilesCrawfordville, Florida
Community in Wakulla County · population 4,853 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $255,500
- Household income
- $82,656
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 42.0
Crawfordville is a community of 4,853 people in Wakulla County, Florida. The median home is worth $255,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Florida towns, better for families than 95% of Florida towns, more of a college town than 75% of Florida towns.
How Crawfordville ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crawfordville is worth $255,500, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $82,656, which is more affordable than 90% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,344 a month. 76.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crawfordville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $255,500 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,344 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $82,656 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 76.1% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crawfordville
| People | Crawfordville | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 7.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Crawfordville
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 38.3°F. About 59.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 128 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crawfordville since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on January 25, 2023 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 25, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on January 21, 2010.
Severe weather in Wakulla County since 1996
Wakulla County has been included in 47 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Wakulla County
Wakulla County had 6,620 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,580 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Crawfordville itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Crawfordville
11 public schools with 4,969 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAKULLA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,386 | 18.0 |
| CRAWFORDVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 659 | 15.7 |
| SHADEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 648 | 18.0 |
| RIVERSPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 529 | 18.9 |
| RIVERSINK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 517 | 16.2 |
| WAKULLA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 505 | 17.4 |
| MEDART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 413 | 15.9 |
| DISTRICT PRE-K PROGRAMS | PK-PK | 248 | 20.7 |
| WAKULLA INSTITUTE | K-12 | 64 | 8.0 |
| TEEN PARENT PK CHILD CARE PROGRAM | PK-PK | — | — |
| ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Crawfordville
- Woodville, FL9.8 mi · 4,097 people · home $164,800
- Tallahassee, FL18.8 mi · 196,169 people · home $294,400
- Midway, FL21.7 mi · 3,537 people · home $226,500
- Bradfordville, FL27.3 mi · 19,183 people · home $383,300
- Quincy, FL28.6 mi · 7,970 people · home $125,500
Crawfordville questions
Is Crawfordville, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crawfordville scores better for retirees than 33% of Florida towns and quieter than 65%. 12.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Crawfordville?
The median owner-occupied home in Crawfordville is valued at $255,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,656, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,344 a month.
What is the weather like in Crawfordville?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 38.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Crawfordville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crawfordville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on January 25, 2023. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)