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Craig had 8,991 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 13 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. For Craig, median household income was US$72,636 a year in July 2026. The city had 7 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population8,874people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,204EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent918.5EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.46%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,055offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 30% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Craig?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Craig.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,045 per month, while the median home value was US$278,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 61.2%, and the vacancy rate was 9.87% in July 2026. 33.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Craig recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet19Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan20Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,045/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent33.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)9.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,825 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,035 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent918.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes56 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Craig a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 48–66%
Skilled employee61%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–70%
Student57%strong on education, weak on work · range 47–67%
Family63%strong on family, weak on cost · range 54–72%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

5.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 463 of 8,874 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Craig is 2.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income72,636 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband79.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.77 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription0.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet5.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,204 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,996 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate2.46 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Craig?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,996 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€2,003of €3,120 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,120
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,035
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,003
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Craig Salary needed to live in Craig

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Craig. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Craig. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools7 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents23.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents13 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations944 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Craig when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesCraig highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Craig highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Craig2,055
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,055 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents157.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes24 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.63 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work5.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportCIG3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Craig. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Craig.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.8 · Feb 2.1 · Mar 9 · Apr 14.7 · May 20.6 · Jun 27.3 · Jul 31.8 · Aug 30.3 · Sep 25.1 · Oct 16.8 · Nov 8.1 · Dec 0.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI21Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -16.1 · Feb -13 · Mar -6.8 · Apr -2.6 · May 1.4 · Jun 4.8 · Jul 8.5 · Aug 7.8 · Sep 2.7 · Oct -3.1 · Nov -8.3 · Dec -14.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average temperature by monthJan -8.4 · Feb -5.5 · Mar 1.1 · Apr 6.1 · May 11 · Jun 16.1 · Jul 20.2 · Aug 19 · Sep 13.9 · Oct 6.9 · Nov -0.1 · Dec -7.4 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 23.2 · Feb 22.5 · Mar 25.2 · Apr 42.3 · May 41.5 · Jun 25.1 · Jul 23.7 · Aug 24.7 · Sep 44.4 · Oct 37.5 · Nov 25.3 · Dec 23 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading12.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean4.12 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation262 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature20.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature5.49 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-8.32 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Billings ±3.8 °C. Elsewhere: Barrie (Canada) ±4.4 °C, Gatineau (Canada) ±4.5 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±4.7 °C, Jönköping (Sweden) ±5.4 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±5.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 463 is not 3.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.17 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents463 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density675.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population8,874 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics8,868 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value278,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes61.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate66.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad5.15 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage67.15 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage66.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance7.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher18.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available94.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,529 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home2.3 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Craig

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Steamboat Springs as a Craig alternative in the same region

61 km away, better on 3 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Median gross pay, city: €3,795 Steamboat Springs vs €3,204 Craig+18%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,588 Steamboat Springs vs 2,055 Craig−23%
  • Unemployment: 3.0% Steamboat Springs vs 2.5% Craig+23%
  • Nearest airport: 5.0 km Steamboat Springs vs 3.0 km Craig+67%
  • Residents: 13,557 Steamboat Springs vs 8,874 Craig+53%
  • Foreign residents: 4.1% Steamboat Springs vs 3.2% Craig+29%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,996 Steamboat Springs vs €3,996 Craigsame level
Full comparisonMore about Steamboat Springs

Draper as a Craig alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 365 km, better on 3 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 31.0 km Draper vs 3.0 km Craig+933%
  • Residents: 50,652 Draper vs 8,874 Craig+471%
  • Foreign residents: 6.0% Draper vs 3.2% Craig+91%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,154 Draper vs €3,204 Craig+30%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,273 Draper vs 2,055 Craig−38%
  • Unemployment: 2.4% Draper vs 2.5% Craigsame level
Full comparisonMore about Draper

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Craig, nearest in population first.

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Conning Towers-Nautilus Park8,870 residentsGeorgetown8,869 residentsTiburon8,881 residentsFitzgerald8,882 residentsNew Windsor8,882 residentsRice Lake8,882 residents

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Is Craig part of Steamboat Springs?

Craig is in the published commuting zone of Steamboat Springs; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Steamboat Springs city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source17

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Craig?

The median gross salary is 3,996 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Craig?

The unemployment rate is 2.46 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Craig?

Police recorded 2,055 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Craig?

The published population is 8,874 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Craig?

463 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Craig a good place to live?

Craig may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Craig part of Steamboat Springs?

Craig is in the published commuting zone of Steamboat Springs; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  10. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  12. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  13. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  14. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  15. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  16. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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