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Crane, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Richland County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
185 Population 73/sq mi density
$76,007 Median Income $22,749 per capita
45°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
183 Violent Crime/100K 1,223 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,007 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
183 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Crane, MT

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,007
1% above
$22,749 per capita
Violent Crime
183/100K
52% below
1,223/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.6%
95% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
273 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)

Income
101%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
195%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
48%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crane a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crane residents earn a median household income of $76,007 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,749. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 648 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Crane reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,223/100K.

Education

65.6% of adults in Crane hold a bachelor's degree or higher (95% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crane has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population185
Median Age16.9 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans90.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,007
Per Capita$22,749
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,188M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,214

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$257,673
Housing Units66
Rent Burden22.2%

Crime

F
Violent183/100K
Property1,223/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,321/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain15.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation1,916 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+65.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+24.7%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Crane was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Sidney-Richland Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.