About Crane
Set in the southeastern part of Oregon, Crane is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Crane is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 10.42 square miles.
📰 Crane News Today
- Crane High School opens for livestock evacuations in Harney County KTVZ · Jul 26
- Burns and Hines area evacuation updates Elkhorn Media Group · Jul 27
- Crane Hot Springs offers glamping, RV sites and an Oregon stargazing escape Central Oregon Daily · Apr 2
- Guy Robert Crane Obituary (2026) - Forest Grove, OR - Duyck & VanDeHey Funeral Home - Forest Grove Legacy obituary · Apr 23
- Historic Fireboat Finds New Home on N. Oregon Coast, at Astoria's Columbia River Maritime Museum Oregon Coast Beach Connection · Jul 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Crane Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Crane — but the Oregon one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Oregon, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Crane
- Crane Store and Cafe
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Crane
- Crane Elementary School
- Crane Union High School
- Oregon Family School
- Silvies River Charter School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateOregon
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area10.42 sq mi
Coordinates43.4179, -118.5875