The Town FilesCrofton, Kentucky
City in Christian County · population 653 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $85,200
- Household income
- $45,855
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 48.0
Crofton is a city of 653 people in Christian County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $85,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Kentucky towns, better for cycling than 100% of Kentucky towns, quieter than 98% of Kentucky towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Kentucky
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Kentucky
- #8 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Kentucky
- #8 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Kentucky With Mild Winters
- #14 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Kentucky
How Crofton ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crofton is worth $85,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $45,855, which is more affordable than 92% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $758 a month. 62.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crofton | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $758 | $837 |
| Median household income | $45,855 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 62.5% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crofton
| People | Crofton | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.0 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 29.2% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.7% | 88.6% |
Weather in Crofton
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F. About 51.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.3 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 42 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crofton since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 4, 1968 about 9.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 20 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 10, 2009.
Severe weather in Christian County since 1996
Christian County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Christian County
Christian County had 31,505 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,483 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Crofton itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Crofton
1 public school with 396 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Elementary School | PK-6 | 396 | 15.8 |
Towns near Crofton
- Nortonville, KY9.6 mi · 977 people · home $69,000
- White Plains, KY10.2 mi · 829 people · home $85,700
- Mortons Gap, KY13.4 mi · 728 people · home $96,800
- Dawson Springs, KY14.3 mi · 2,452 people · home $70,000
- Hopkinsville, KY14.4 mi · 31,180 people · home $172,100
- Earlington, KY15.8 mi · 1,257 people · home $64,000
- Pembroke, KY20.1 mi · 865 people · home $191,200
- Madisonville, KY20.2 mi · 19,542 people · home $164,100
Crofton questions
Is Crofton, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crofton scores better for retirees than 67% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 98%. 16.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.0).
How much does a house cost in Crofton?
The median owner-occupied home in Crofton is valued at $85,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,855, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $758 a month.
What is the weather like in Crofton?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 27.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.8 inches of precipitation a year and 9.3 inches of snow.
Does Crofton get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crofton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 4, 1968. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- 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)