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Crane, Texas
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Museum of the Desert Southwest
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Location of Crane, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Crane |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,575 ft (785 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,478 |
| • Density | 3,377/sq mi (1,297.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79731
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| Area code(s) | 432 |
| FIPS code | 48-17516 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1355307 |
Crane is a city in Texas, United States. It is the main town and county seat of Crane County, Texas. In 2020, about 3,478 people lived there.
Crane became a busy place because of oil in the 1920s. It is still an important center for oil production today. It is the only big town in Crane County, which does not have many people. It also has the only post office in the county.
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History of Crane, Texas
Crane got its post office in 1908. But the town really grew after oil was found in the Permian Basin in 1926. Many people came looking for work and a new life.
The streets in Crane are named after the children of O.C. Kinnison. He was the person who planned the town's layout. By 1930, Crane was a busy "boomtown." It had churches and shops.
At first, there weren't many services for the workers. But after the town became official in the early 1930s, they built paved roads and other important things.
The most people living in Crane was 3,796 in 1960. The number has gone down a bit since then. But Crane is still the main place for the oil fields in the county.
You can learn about local history at the Museum of the Desert Southwest. The Crane County Historical Commission runs this museum.
Geography and Climate
Crane is located in the eastern part of Crane County. It covers an area of about 2.7 square kilometers (1.03 square miles). All of this area is land.
The main road through Crane is U.S. Route 385. This highway goes north about 32 miles (51 km) to Odessa. It also goes south about 21 miles (34 km) to McCamey.
What is Crane's Climate Like?
Crane has a hot semiarid climate. This means it has very hot summers. Sometimes there are thunderstorms. The winters are usually pleasant and dry. Mornings can be cold or even freezing.
| Climate data for Crane, Texas, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1929–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
93 (34) |
96 (36) |
104 (40) |
110 (43) |
115 (46) |
111 (44) |
111 (44) |
109 (43) |
103 (39) |
91 (33) |
87 (31) |
115 (46) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 78.8 (26.0) |
83.7 (28.7) |
89.7 (32.1) |
96.2 (35.7) |
101.6 (38.7) |
104.4 (40.2) |
103.2 (39.6) |
102.8 (39.3) |
98.8 (37.1) |
93.8 (34.3) |
84.4 (29.1) |
76.8 (24.9) |
106.5 (41.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 60.0 (15.6) |
64.8 (18.2) |
72.7 (22.6) |
82.0 (27.8) |
88.8 (31.6) |
94.8 (34.9) |
95.4 (35.2) |
95.2 (35.1) |
88.2 (31.2) |
80.2 (26.8) |
68.6 (20.3) |
60.2 (15.7) |
79.2 (26.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 46.1 (7.8) |
50.1 (10.1) |
59.0 (15.0) |
67.3 (19.6) |
75.8 (24.3) |
82.8 (28.2) |
84.2 (29.0) |
83.9 (28.8) |
76.2 (24.6) |
67.5 (19.7) |
55.7 (13.2) |
46.6 (8.1) |
66.3 (19.0) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 32.2 (0.1) |
35.4 (1.9) |
45.2 (7.3) |
52.5 (11.4) |
62.8 (17.1) |
70.7 (21.5) |
73.0 (22.8) |
72.6 (22.6) |
64.2 (17.9) |
54.7 (12.6) |
42.8 (6.0) |
33.1 (0.6) |
53.3 (11.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 18.8 (−7.3) |
21.7 (−5.7) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
35.2 (1.8) |
45.9 (7.7) |
59.7 (15.4) |
64.6 (18.1) |
63.5 (17.5) |
51.0 (10.6) |
36.1 (2.3) |
23.6 (−4.7) |
20.7 (−6.3) |
14.9 (−9.5) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −1 (−18) |
−6 (−21) |
12 (−11) |
25 (−4) |
26 (−3) |
46 (8) |
46 (8) |
53 (12) |
37 (3) |
24 (−4) |
8 (−13) |
3 (−16) |
−6 (−21) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.74 (19) |
0.53 (13) |
0.54 (14) |
0.69 (18) |
1.32 (34) |
1.20 (30) |
0.96 (24) |
1.39 (35) |
1.74 (44) |
1.55 (39) |
0.84 (21) |
0.63 (16) |
12.13 (307) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 0.6 (1.5) |
0.1 (0.25) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.2 (3.0) |
2.0 (5.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 33.5 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
People in Crane
In 2020, there were 3,478 people living in Crane. There were 1,042 households and 826 families.
Who Lives in Crane?
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 960 | 27.6% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 68 | 1.96% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) | 12 | 0.35% |
| Asian (not Hispanic) | 14 | 0.4% |
| Other races (not Hispanic) | 1 | 0.03% |
| Mixed/multi-racial (not Hispanic) | 56 | 1.61% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,367 | 68.06% |
| Total | 3,478 |
Education in Crane
The Crane Independent School District serves the city. Students attend Crane High School. Their sports teams are called the Golden Cranes.
Famous People from Crane
- Kip Averitt – A former state senator (a politician).
- Elmer Kelton – A famous Western novelist (someone who writes books).
- Kenny Wayne Walker (born 1967) – A former football player for the Denver Broncos. He was the first deaf player in the Canadian Football League. He was also one of only five deaf players in the National Football League.
Images for kids
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Museum of the Desert Southwest
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Location of Crane, Texas
See also
In Spanish: Crane (Texas) para niños
