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Crane, MT
Census-designated place in Richland County, Montana. ZIP codes: 59217.
Population
187
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
74
ZIP codes
1
Crane and its ZIP codes
Crane at a glance
- Crane is about 9.7 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Richland County. PPP loans are for Crane.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,740
4,996 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,508
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$84.8M
FY 2026, $7,379 per person
PPP loans
$97.1K
3 loans, 20 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Crane, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
708
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 7°F
15.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Crane, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
13.6%
U.S. 12.8% +0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Crane
1 in or overlapping Crane. Population shown
Cities near Crane
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SavageCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| SidneyCity | 11 mi | 3.3 |
| Fox LakeCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.2 |
| FairviewTown | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| East Fairview, NDCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Crane, MT in?
- Crane is in Richland County, Montana.
- What ZIP codes are in Crane, MT?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Crane include 59217.
- What is the population of Crane, MT?
- About 187 people live in Crane, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Crane?
- Nearby places include Savage (9.2 mi), Sidney (11 mi), Fox Lake (19 mi), Fairview (22 mi), East Fairview, ND (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023