About Crane
Set in the southwestern part of Missouri, Crane is a small town counting 1,526 people who proudly call it home.
Crane holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.69 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 903 residents per square mile.
📰 Crane News Today
- Crane, Mo. man charged with murder after death investigation in Columbia KRCG · Aug 13
- Crane, Mo., man charged with second-degree murder after woman found dead at Columbia motel ky3.com · Aug 14
- Kansas City woman identified as victim in Columbia homicide FOX4KC.com · Aug 13
- Man charged with murder after police find Kansas City woman dead in motel room Kansas City Star · Aug 15
- Bond denied for man accused of killing his romantic partner at Columbia motel KOMU 8 · Aug 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Crane Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Crane — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏫 Schools in Crane
- CRANE ELEM.
- CRANE HIGH
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,526
Rank in state#278 of 938
Land area1.69 sq mi
Density903/sq mi
Coordinates36.9011, -93.5700