CraigIA
A town of 73, settled in 1910.
Is Craig a good place to live?
Craig has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
73 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Craig: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Craig, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Craig.
Craig has four seasons and pleasant summers
The range runs from 9° on a January night to 84° on a July afternoon, with about 35 inches of snow a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Craig faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
The natural-hazard score from FEMA for Craig comes to 62 of 100. Two fifths of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hail at 19%.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Craig stands out in Iowa and nationally, with fewer of its adults who have been diagnosed with depression
The share of adults in Craig who say their health is fair or poor is 17%, where Iowa’s towns sit at 18% and U.S. towns at 19%. Among adults here, 40% have obesity. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Craig is ahead of Iowa on 2 and behind on 1.
| Craig | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 21% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
| What stands out | Craig | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 70.6% | 66.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 86.8% | 84.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Craig
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Craig
About 4 of every 100 Craig residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Craig
City in Iowa, USA
Craig is a city in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States. The population was 79 at the 2020 census. The town of Craig was incorporated in Plymouth County on April 26, 1911.
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- Established
- 1911
- Area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,398 ft
Questions about Craig
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Craig, IA a good place to live?
Craig has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.