At a Glance
Median Rent
$617/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
4,094/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
82.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
302 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crane a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Crane reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,094/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Crane hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
82.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crane has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population158
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density15/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,842
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$496M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
Home Value
Rent$617
Ownership52.6%
Zillow$177,276
Housing Units102
Rent Burden13.6%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property4,094/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain12.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,131 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+82.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Crane was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.