Crane, Montana

Crane is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Richland County, Montana, United States. Its population was 102 according to the 2010 census.[3] Crane has a post office with the ZIP code 59217.[4][5] Montana Highway 16 passes through Crane.

Crane, Montana
Census-designated place
Crane, Montana is located in Montana
Crane, Montana
Crane, Montana
Coordinates: 47°34′33″N 104°15′45″W
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyRichland
Area
[1]
 • Total2.53 sq mi (6.55 km2)
 • Land2.52 sq mi (6.53 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,952 ft (595 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total91
 • Density36.10/sq mi (13.94/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59217
Area code406
GNIS feature ID770276[2]

The town was named for trapper Jimmy Crain when the post office opened in 1910.[6]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
202091—
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Crane has a semi-arid climate, which is abbreviated as "BSk" on climate maps.[8]

References
  1. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  2. "Crane". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  4. United States Postal Service (2012). "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  5. "Postmaster Finder - Post Offices by ZIP Code". United States Postal Service. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  6. "Crane". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  8. Climate Summary for Crane, Montana


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