Crane, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Martin County County

1.2 /5.0

F Poor

257 Population 2,142/sq mi density

$751 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr

56 Violent Crime/100K 3,887 property/100K

Overall

1.2 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

56 violent crimes/100K

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crane, IN

At a Glance

Median Rent

$751/mo

35% below

15.4% of income on rent

Violent Crime

56/100K

85% below

3,887/100K property

Bachelor's Degree+

5.6%

83% below

88.4% high school+

Unemployment

1.2%

67% below

25.8% poverty rate

Obesity Rate

36.8%

15% above

17.6% smoking rate

Avg Temperature

56°F

297 sunny days/yr

How Crane Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crane's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Rent

65%

Poverty

208%

Bachelor's

17%

Unemployment

33%

Crime

15%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crane a Good Place to Live?

1.2 / 5.0 — Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Crane reports 56 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,887/100K.

Education

5.6% of adults in Crane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crane has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population257

Median Age56.5 yrs

Density2,142/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Foreign Born13.6%

Veterans14.0%

Economy

Median Income

Per Capita$28,084

Unemployment1.2%

Poverty25.8%

County GDP$1,635M

Avg Weekly Wage$1,622

Housing

Home Value

Rent$751

Ownership23.8%

Zillow$217,057

Housing Units147

Rent Burden15.4%

Crime

Violent56/100K

Property3,887/100K

Health

Obesity36.8%

Diabetes10.8%

Smoking17.6%

Heart Disease6.0%

Premature Death10,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F

Sunny Days297/yr

AQI41 (Good)

Elevation595 ft

Education

Bachelor's+5.6%

High School+88.4%

Graduate+1.3%

School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%

Commute21 min

Broadband83.6%

Internet Speed85 Mbps

EV Stations1

Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Crane was built in 1958.

The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (39 miles).

The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).

Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.

44.4% of the population has a disability.

13.6% of residents are foreign-born.

The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.