Crane

Census-designated place in Richland County, Montana

Aerial view of Crane, Montana
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Crane is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Richland County, Montana, with 91 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,952 ft (595 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Savage, 9.9 miles SW.

About Crane

Crane is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Richland County, Montana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Crane had a population of 91. Crane has a post office with the ZIP code 59217. Montana Highway 16 passes through Crane.

The town was named for trapper Jimmy Crain when the post office opened in 1910.

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Median household income
$79,545
Median home value
$230,300
Median age
16.8
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Crane, MT population

Crane had 91 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census91
Density36 per sq mi (14 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Crane at a glance

StateMontana (MT)
CountyRichland County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population91 (2020)
Land area2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²)
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Coordinates47.5794° N, 104.2387° W
ZIP code59217
Census code (GEOID)3018100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Crane

What county is Crane in?

Crane is in Richland County, Montana.

What is the population of Crane, MT?

91 people lived in Crane at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Crane, MT?

The ZIP code of Crane is 59217.

What is the elevation of Crane?

1,952 feet (595 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Crane?

Savage (9.9 mi), Sidney (10.0 mi), Fox Lake (19.7 mi), Fairview (20.8 mi), East Fairview (21.2 mi).

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