Crane (formerly Hickory Grove) is a town in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,495 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Branson, Missouri Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65633

Area code417

Living in Crane

Housing in Crane

$148K▲ 2.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Crane home is worth about $148,000, up 2.6% in a year, 45% below the Missouri typical home.

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Safety in Crane

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Crane's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Crane 3.3

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Crane 6.6

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Crane

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Most working residents leave Crane for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (24%), Aurora (4%) and Republic (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.

Springfield

24%

Aurora

Republic

Joplin

8%Work in townlive and work in Crane 24 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 341Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Crane →

Health in Crane

Health Grade D

Healthier than 13% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 65% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Missouri

6worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.4%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 19.7%More smokersMO 16% · worse 8.2%More adults with heart diseaseMO 6.8% · worse

Care nearby

Mercy Hospital AuroraAurora · 9.1 mi · ER · rural critical access

Access Family Care- Aurora ClinicAurora · 9.9 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Crane · CMS · HRSAHealth in Crane →

Natural hazards in Crane

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.

💨 Strong wind🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Crane flood?no paid flood claims on record 10Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Crane

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Crane →

Climate in Crane

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Crane has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 12 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 26°Winter

68° / 44°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

69° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Crane get?About 12 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 23, with the last in spring around Apr 15.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Crane →

Schools in Crane

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School Grade C+

The public schools Crane’s kids attend trail 63% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictCRANE R-IIISchools2

Crane Elem. B-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 336 students Crane High C-High · Grades 7–12 · 237 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.