Argo Hotel · National Register of Historic Places
Crofton’s story
134 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2005.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1892Crofton is settled
CroftonNE
A town of 761, settled in 1892.
1 bordering townMap →
St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and School Complex · Photo: Ammodramus · CC0
Population
761
2025 Census estimate · +1.1% since 2020
Typical home
$325K
+8.2% in a year
Household income
$95K
median
Median age
31.6
years
Jobs based here
138
A commuter town
Is Crofton a good place to live?
Of the 57 Nebraska towns we compare, none has a lower median rent than Crofton. Crofton’s trail density is 1.3 miles per square mile, above both the Nebraska town median (0.3) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Crofton has 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places, among them Argo Hotel. Crofton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
761 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Eastern TownshipCrofton
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Crofton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Crofton, and how to reach them.
PowerCedar-Knox Public Power Dist9.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Crofton water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Crofton’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Nebraska you can register online until 18 days before Election Day, in person until 11 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 18 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereKnox County ClerkKnox County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6873068730 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Crofton.
Work & commute
With 0.5 jobs for every working resident, most of Crofton’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Crofton for work: only 5% work in town. At 16 minutes, Crofton’s average trip to work is close to Nebraska’s towns (17 minutes) and below U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jobs based in Crofton fell to 138 in 2023, 27 fewer than in 2013.
5%work in town
| Crofton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 5% | 34% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 16 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Crofton5%
Yankton19%
Santee7%
Hartington5%
Lincoln5%
19 mi
median commute distance
138
jobs based in Crofton
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Schools
The schools Crofton’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by the Crofton Community Schools. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 193 | B |
| Crofton High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 171 | A |
NCES · EDFacts
Climate
In Crofton, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Crofton has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. Among 58 Nebraska towns, just 3 have a lower July high than Crofton.
38″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–33°
Spring36–59°
Summer61–83°
Fall38–61°
Oct 8
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Housing
A larger share of households own their home in Crofton than in most of Nebraska or the rest of the country
93% of households own their home in Crofton. Typical home values rose 8.2% in the year to September 2026.
$325KZillow home value
Typical home value
Crofton$325K
Nebraska$278K
+8.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Health
Crofton stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with more of its adults who have diabetes
14% of Crofton adults have diabetes. Only 2 of the 58 Nebraska towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Crofton. 41% of Crofton adults have obesity.
| Crofton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 34% | 35% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 28% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Nebraska
1 better18 too close to call13 worse
| What stands out | Crofton | NE |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.8% | 77.5% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.1% |
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital
10.8 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Crofton faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 58% of U.S. communities.
58risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 404 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 1.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Northside Park | 0.2 mi | 15 |
| 2. Southside Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Crofton
19pages on Crofton
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Crofton
About 8 of every 100 Crofton residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Nebraska.
A commuter town
95% of working residents leave Crofton for work
Where Crofton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
138jobs based in Crofton
5%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Landmarks
2 places in Crofton on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Crofton
City in Nebraska, United States
Crofton is a city in Knox County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Crofton had a population of 756.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1892
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,421 ft
- ZIP code
- 68730
- Area code
- 402
Questions about Crofton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Crofton, NE a good place to live?
Crofton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.