Crane, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Martin County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
257 Population 2,142/sq mi density
$751 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
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
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
83% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
25.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

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
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crane a Good Place to Live?

F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population257
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density2,142/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans14.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,084
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty25.8%
County GDP$1,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,622

Housing

Home Value
Rent$751
Ownership23.8%
Zillow$225,784
Housing Units147
Rent Burden15.4%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,011/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation595 ft

Education

F
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.
47.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.