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Crane, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Crane County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,304 Population 3,147/sq mi density
$69,083 Median Income $33,176 per capita
$128,400 Home Value $193,483 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 349 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$69,083 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Crane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,595 ft (791 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density3,147/sq mi
Coordinates31.3918°N, 102.3503°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrane County County
Nearest AirportMidland International Air And Space Port (MAF)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.1"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score1.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.3 / 100
Community Resilience7.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

547 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 25, 2025.

Sep 17, 2024 2024 North of Tarzan, Texas Earthquake M5.1 117 km
Feb 28, 2025 26 km SW of Ackerly, Texas M4.8 116 km
Jan 2, 1992 12 km SSE of Eunice, New Mexico M4.6 127 km
Apr 10, 2024 21 km N of Stanton, Texas M4.4 115 km
Jul 19, 2021 37 km ESE of Malaga, New Mexico M4.0 150 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.9 113 km
Jun 6, 2022 18 km SE of Ackerly, Texas M3.9 134 km
Apr 25, 2024 20 km SW of Jal, New Mexico M3.8 113 km
Aug 15, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.8 70 km
Mar 5, 2024 37 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.8 117 km
Apr 10, 2023 20 km NW of Stanton, Texas M3.7 105 km
Jul 10, 2025 33 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.7 120 km
Aug 10, 2024 28 km SW of Garden City, Texas M3.6 69 km
Jun 16, 2022 16 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.6 130 km
Sep 6, 2016 22 km WSW of Coyanosa, Texas M3.6 92 km
May 2, 2025 36 km SSW of Los Ybanez, Texas M3.6 118 km
Apr 30, 2024 33 km WSW of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 117 km
Feb 15, 2021 15 km N of Stanton, Texas M3.5 111 km
Sep 22, 2023 New Mexico M3.5 135 km
Jul 31, 2023 17 km SSE of Ackerly, Texas M3.5 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

260 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 62 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 1, 1990 EF4 35 km 2
May 30, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF3 38 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF3 98 km 0
May 14, 2010 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 19, 1977 EF3 55 km 0
May 15, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
May 4, 1961 EF3 96 km 0
May 30, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
May 4, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
May 24, 2022 EF2 84 km 0
May 20, 2019 EF2 49 km 0
Mar 28, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
May 22, 2016 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 18, 2012 EF2 71 km 0
Mar 22, 2000 EF2 76 km 0
Oct 27, 1991 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 15, 1990 EF2 71 km 0
May 25, 1987 EF2 69 km 0
Oct 15, 1981 EF2 29 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HUCKABEE (84,897 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 HUCKABEE 84,897 80 km
2011 DERICK FIRE 27,780 86 km
2011 DHR 21,345 81 km
2011 LITTLE SMOKEY 19,841 89 km
2011 PLEASANT FARMS 15,516 27 km
2011 HICKMAN 14,828 56 km
2008 ELLISON 11,140 36 km
2011 CANNON 10,449 74 km
2020 SMITH CANYON 8,590 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,266 64 km
2008 CHEVRON 7,735 86 km
2011 DHI 7,149 70 km
2008 PARKER 6,844 99 km
2008 NORTH 6,109 89 km
2008 GRAND FALLS 5,851 43 km
2011 SAND RANCH 5,839 96 km
2011 CEED FIRE 5,744 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,516 53 km
2009 CRIDER RANCH 4,056 77 km
2008 TUBBS CORNER 3,404 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 50°F (10°C) 0.6 in
March 58°F (15°C) 0.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
June 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
September 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 0.6 in

Crane has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (2.5") and January the driest (0.4").

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