About Crane
Set in the southwestern part of Indiana, Crane is a tiny community counting 164 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Crane is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,367 residents per square mile.
📰 Crane News Today
- News - NSWC Crane engineering intern makes tangible impact to the Fleet DVIDS · Aug 10
- David Crane Obituary - Indianapolis, IN Dignity Memorial · Jun 22
- NWS Crane to receive one-star commanding officer - WISH-TV WISH-TV · May 18
- Coast Guard responds to crane collapse in Cooper River United States Coast Guard News (.mil) · Jul 11
- Senator Banks Applauds New One-Star Position at Crane, Highlights Indiana’s Defense Leadership Senator Jim Banks (.gov) · Jun 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Crane Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Crane — but the Indiana one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
- Positioned in southwestern Indiana, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Crane
- Cafeteria
- Club Lakeview
- Crane VFW
- The Lonely Nights
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIndiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)164
Rank in state#521 of 566
Land area0.12 sq mi
Density1,367/sq mi
Coordinates38.8943, -86.9013