The Town FilesCrocker, Missouri
City in Pulaski County · population 929 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $101,600
- Household income
- $58,207
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 33.0
Crocker is a city of 929 people in Pulaski County, Missouri. The median home is worth $101,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Missouri towns, better for first-time buyers than 94% of Missouri towns, easier by car than 91% of Missouri towns.
How Crocker ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crocker is worth $101,600, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 1.7 times the median household income of $58,207, which is more affordable than 91% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $546 a month. 70.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crocker | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $101,600 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $546 | $855 |
| Median household income | $58,207 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.7× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 70.0% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.8% | — |
Who lives in Crocker
| People | Crocker | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 25.0 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.9% | 88.7% |
Weather in Crocker
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 22.4°F. About 47.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.1 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crocker since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 15, 1988 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 77 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on June 21, 1977.
Severe weather in Pulaski County since 1996
Pulaski County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4855: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| July 9, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4451: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Pulaski County
Pulaski County had 13,323 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,536 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Crocker itself the ACS puts it at 2.4%.
Public schools in Crocker
2 public schools with 541 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROCKER HIGH | 6-12 | 290 | 14.5 |
| CROCKER ELEM. | PK-5 | 251 | 12.0 |
Towns near Crocker
- Waynesville, MO9.2 mi · 5,406 people · home $200,000
- Richland, MO9.3 mi · 1,734 people · home $76,100
- Iberia, MO9.9 mi · 703 people · home $122,900
- Dixon, MO9.9 mi · 1,232 people · home $134,200
- St. Robert, MO10.5 mi · 5,192 people · home $225,300
- Fort Leonard Wood, MO15.2 mi · 15,959 people · home —
- Doolittle, MO20.5 mi · 564 people · home $119,200
- Vienna, MO24.0 mi · 581 people · home $159,400
Crocker questions
Is Crocker, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crocker scores better for retirees than 82% of Missouri towns and quieter than 86%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Crocker?
The median owner-occupied home in Crocker is valued at $101,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $58,207, so homes cost about 1.7 times income. Median rent is $546 a month.
What is the weather like in Crocker?
July highs average 89.1°F and January lows 22.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.5 inches of precipitation a year and 9.1 inches of snow.
Does Crocker get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crocker since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 15, 1988. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- 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)