Crane
Census-designated place in Richland County, Montana

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.
- 91residents (2020 Census)
- 1,952 ftelevation · 595 m
- 2.5 sq miland area · 6.5 km²
- 36 / sq mipopulation density
- 59217ZIP code
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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Living in Crane
- Median household income
- $79,545
- Median home value
- $230,300
- Median age
- 16.8
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Crane had 91 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 91 |
|---|---|
| Density | 36 per sq mi (14 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crane at a glance
| State | Montana (MT) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 91 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.52 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,952 ft (595 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.5794° N, 104.2387° W |
| ZIP code | 59217 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3018100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crane
- Savage9.9 mi SW
- Sidney10.0 mi N
- Fox Lake19.7 mi W
- Fairview20.8 mi NE
- East Fairview, ND21.2 mi NE
- Alexander, ND33.0 mi NE
- Bloomfield33.8 mi W
- Trenton, ND38.5 mi NE
- Bainville39.0 mi N
- Glendive39.5 mi SW
- West Glendive40.6 mi SW
- Culbertson41.2 mi N
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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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