1908 · High school · Library of Congress
Craig’s story
Craig in pictures
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1908High school
- 2004MOMap-doton-Craig
- 2020Craig, MO
CraigMO
A town of 113. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
113
residents
Median home value
$44K
Census ACS
Household income
$37K
median
Median age
50.5
years
Jobs based here
60
Balanced
What makes Craig stand out
The thing Craig does most differently from other towns.
Small town
113 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Craig’s report card
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Residents weigh in
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Craig. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Craig’s public schools outperform 19% of Missouri districts
The public schools Craig’s kids attend trail 81% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
C−School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig Elem. | PK–6 | — | Not graded |
| Craig High | 7–12 | — | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MO on state testsAll 2 schools →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
56
paid flood claims since 1993
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Craig has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal 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, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Craig
Most working residents leave Craig for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are St. Joseph (20%), Kansas City (12%) and Mound City (7%). Half commute less than 45 miles.
3%work in town
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 · ACSCommute map →
Health
How healthy Craig is
Craig beats the Missouri average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
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 · HRSAFull health report →
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)
- Population
- 105
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft
- ZIP code
- 64437
- Area code
- 660
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