CroftonKY
A town of 628, settled in 1871.
Is Crofton a good place to live?
Crofton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
628 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Crofton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Crofton, 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 Crofton.
Crofton stands out in Kentucky and nationally, with the average trip to work longer than most
The median commute is under 17 miles. Between 2013 and 2023, jobs in Crofton dropped by 35, to 72. The share of residents in Crofton who live below the poverty line: 29%. Crofton: 1.6% of working residents work locally, where Kentucky’s towns sit at 15% and U.S. towns at 8%.
| Crofton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 29% | 16% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.6% | 15% | 8% |
| Median household income | $46,000 | $60,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Crofton, expect four seasons and hot summers
The peak summer temperature in Crofton is 89°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Top of a high hazard risk in Crofton: inland flooding
FEMA puts 39% of Crofton’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 24% to tornadoes. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 65% of U.S. communities. Federal aid has come to Crofton households in 5 declared disasters; the latest was in 2025.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Crofton is
Crofton: 13% of adults binge drink, against 14% in Kentucky’s towns and 16% across U.S. towns. In Crofton, 20% of adults smoke cigarettes.
| Crofton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Homes in Crofton are worth about $228K, by Zillow’s estimate
Crofton’s median rent comes in at $758 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 1.5% in value. For households locally, the share who live in a home they own is 63%.
| Crofton | Kentucky towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $758 a month | $934 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 63% | 59% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Crofton
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Crofton
About 1 of every 100 Crofton residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Kentucky.
98% of working residents leave Crofton for work
Where Crofton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Crofton
City in Kentucky, United States
Crofton is a home rule-class city in Christian County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 653 as of the 2020 census, down from 749 at the 2010 census. Crofton is part of the Clarksville, TN–KY Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1873
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 597 ft
- ZIP code
- 42217
Questions about Crofton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Crofton, KY a good place to live?
Crofton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Crofton, KY known for?
2 notable people were born here, including Matt Snorton and Fred Overton.