About Crawford
Crawford, TX is a tiny community located in central Texas, home to 927 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Crawford is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 644 residents per square mile.
📰 Crawford News Today
- North Texas natives get the spotlight in Jessica Alba’s ‘Honest Renovations’ - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth Star-Telegram · Aug 15
- Another CBS News Texas reporter is leaving after emotional farewell Chron · Aug 2
- 'It would not surprise' Brad Crawford if Texas A&M finished 8-4, 7-5 Aggies Wire · Aug 8
- Texas CIO Amanda Crawford Named Insurance Commissioner govtech.com · Jan 8
- Coaches Corner: Next Man Up | Crawford's Sam Moody KCENTV.com · Jul 30
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Crawford Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Crawford — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Crawford
- Chaney Brothers Coffee Company — coffee shop (café)
- The Amsler Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Crawford
- Tonkawa Falls City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Crawford
- CRAWFORD EL
- CRAWFORD H S
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)927
Rank in state#830 of 1,224
Land area1.44 sq mi
Density644/sq mi
Coordinates31.5379, -97.4468