Crane, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Richland County County
4.8
/5.0
A+
Excellent
185
Population
73/sq mi density
$76,007
Median Income
$22,749 per capita
46°F
Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,007 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Crane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 29.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,916 ft (584 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5794°N, 104.2386°W |
| Timezone | America/Denver |
| County | Richland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sidney-Richland Regional (SDY) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0458 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 2.9 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.15 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 16.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.5 in |
Crane has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.4").