High school, 1908
Craig’s story
157 years in pictures
Census counts: 541 in 1880, a peak of 775 in 1900, 105 in 2020. The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 1908 and a map from 1920 on.
- 1869Craig is settled
CraigMO
A town of 103, settled in 1869.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
103
2025 Census estimate · −1% since 2020
Median home value
$44K
Census ACS
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
50.5
years
Jobs based here
60
Balanced
Is Craig a good place to live?
Only one of the 248 Missouri towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Craig. Craig has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
103 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Craig: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Craig, and how to reach them.
PowerEvergy12.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCraig PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers50% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Craig’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHoltHolt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code6443764437 100%Census 2020
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.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Elem.Largest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | – | – |
| Craig HighLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | – | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: high risk in Craig, mostly inland flooding
The natural-hazard score from FEMA for Craig comes to 70 of 100. Since 1993, 56 flood insurance claims have been paid out here. Of the losses FEMA expects here, 43% come from inland flooding and 28% from drought. Federal aid has come to Craig households in 7 declared disasters; the latest was in 2019.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
56
paid flood claims since 1993
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Craig has four seasons and pleasant summers
July afternoons reach 88°, January nights drop to 16° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–39°
Spring42–65°
Summer64–86°
Fall43–66°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 18
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most of Craig’s workers leave town for work
Half of commuters travel less than 45 miles. The mean commuting time for Craig comes to 31 minutes, against 22 minutes in Missouri’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Among residents here, 21% live below the poverty line. The top destinations are St. Joseph (20%), Kansas City (12%) and Mound City (7%).
3%work in town
| Craig | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 31 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $37,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.4% | 13% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Craig3%
St. Joseph20%
Kansas City12%
Mound City7%
Maryville7%
45 mi
median commute distance
60
jobs based in Craig
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Craig is
Nearly a quarter of adults say their health is fair or poor in Craig. CDC measures, 32 in all: Craig beats Missouri on 1 and trails on 5. The share of adults in Craig who get no exercise outside work is 34%, where Missouri’s towns sit at 30% and U.S. towns at 25%. Among adults in the town, 15% have diabetes and 16% report frequent physical distress.
| Craig | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 30% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
1 better26 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Craig | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 77.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.8% | 8% |
Community Hospital Association
8.9 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Craig
17pages on Craig
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Craig; the nearest are
Highland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Highland, KS23.6 mi$4,080 in-state tuitionPeru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru, NE27.1 mi$8,640 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Craig residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
About Craig
City in Missouri, United States
Craig is a city in northwestern Holt County, Missouri, United States. The population was 105 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft
- ZIP code
- 64437
- Area code
- 660
Questions about Craig
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Craig, MO a good place to live?
Craig has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.