Crane, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,545 Population 914/sq mi density
$47,892 Median Income $22,319 per capita
$108,300 Home Value $148,255 Zillow
$794 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
66 Violent Crime/100K 461 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$47,892 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,300 home value, $794/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Crane, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,892
36% below
$22,319 per capita
Home Value
$108,300
62% below
Zillow: $148,255
Median Rent
$794/mo
32% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
66/100K
83% below
461/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
67% above
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
20.8% 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)

Income
64%
Home Value
38%
Rent
68%
Poverty
155%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
167%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crane a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crane residents earn a median household income of $47,892 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,319. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crane is $108,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,255. Median rent is $794/month, with 31.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Crane reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 461/100K.

Education

11.5% of adults in Crane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crane has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,545
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density914/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$47,892
Per Capita$22,319
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty19.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,300
Rent$794
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$148,255
Housing Units536
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

F
Violent66/100K
Property461/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
Elevation1,155 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.5%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Crane was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (55 miles).
16.9% of the population has a disability.