Crawford County

Crawford County is an administrative area in west-central Iowa that serves as a regional center for government, commerce, and community services. The county includes several small towns and rural areas where farming and local businesses form the backbone of daily life.

The area was established by the Iowa Legislature in 1851 and named after William Harris Crawford, a former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from Georgia. Its current boundaries took shape when eastern townships from neighboring Monona County were incorporated during the 1860s.

The county population of 16,525 residents represents a mix of cultural backgrounds, with substantial White and Hispanic communities contributing to local demographics.

Visitors will find the main administrative offices and courthouse in Denison, where local government services are available. The best way to explore the area is by driving through the smaller towns and rural countryside that connect the various communities.

The county incorporated four eastern townships from neighboring Monona County in 1865, establishing its current geographical boundaries through adjustments completed by 1872.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1837

Capital city: Denison

Shares border with: Ida County, Shelby County, Sac County, Carroll County, Audubon County, Harrison County, Monona County, Woodbury County

Website: http://crawfordcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 42.03722,-95.37861

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:56