The Town FilesCrane, Missouri
City in Stone County · population 1,495 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $120,800
- Household income
- $37,132
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 30.2
Crane is a city of 1,495 people in Stone County, Missouri. The median home is worth $120,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). It ranks easier by car than 89% of Missouri towns, better for families than 86% of Missouri towns, quieter than 73% of Missouri towns.
How Crane ranks
Percentile among Missouri towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Missouri towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crane is worth $120,800, below the typical Missouri town ($153,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $37,132, which is more affordable than 25% of Missouri towns. Median rent is $696 a month. 56.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crane | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,800 | $153,900 |
| Median rent | $696 | $855 |
| Median household income | $37,132 | $56,368 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.7× |
| Homeownership | 56.1% | 67.4% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1972 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Crane
| People | Crane | Typical Missouri town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 | 38.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.3% | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 31.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 34.2% | 14.6% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 23.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.7% | 88.7% |
Weather in Crane
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 46.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.9 inches of snow (typical Missouri town: 11.1 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crane since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Missouri town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 12, 2006 about 9.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 7 deaths and 49 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 29, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 107 times; the largest was 5.00 inches on January 7, 2008.
Severe weather in Stone County since 1996
Stone County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4490: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3482: Covid-19 |
| June 2, 2017 | Flood | DR-4317: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| January 21, 2016 | Flood | DR-4250: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| January 2, 2016 | Flood | EM-3374: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Stone County
Stone County had 7,300 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $38,944 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Crane itself the ACS puts it at 6.5%.
Public schools in Crane
2 public schools with 559 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRANE ELEM. | PK-6 | 325 | 12.5 |
| CRANE HIGH | 7-12 | 234 | 11.1 |
Towns near Crane
- Marionville, MO7.9 mi · 2,054 people · home $131,400
- Aurora, MO9.4 mi · 7,219 people · home $124,400
- Clever, MO10.5 mi · 2,918 people · home $200,000
- Billings, MO11.3 mi · 1,084 people · home $174,700
- Verona, MO12.9 mi · 507 people · home $90,000
- Reeds Spring, MO15.3 mi · 1,136 people · home $185,400
- Highlandville, MO16.1 mi · 963 people · home $201,000
- Nixa, MO18.1 mi · 23,257 people · home $258,700
Crane questions
Is Crane, Missouri a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crane scores better for retirees than 20% of Missouri towns and quieter than 73%. 14.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.2).
How much does a house cost in Crane?
The median owner-occupied home in Crane is valued at $120,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,132, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $696 a month.
What is the weather like in Crane?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.6 inches of precipitation a year and 6.9 inches of snow.
Does Crane get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crane since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 12, 2006. The typical Missouri town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)