Cranfills Gap, Texas
City · Population 286 · #1102 in Texas
About Cranfills Gap
Set in the central part of Texas, Cranfills Gap is a tiny community counting 286 people who proudly call it home.
Cranfills Gap holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 392 residents per square mile.
📰 Cranfills Gap News Today
- Cherokee vs Cranfills Gap Football - Sep 18, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
- Cranfills Gap Football Schedule MaxPreps · Jun 8
- Martin Olin Jorgenson Obituary (2026) - Cranfills Gap, TX - Clifton Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 22
- Preshie Wiese Obituary (2026) - Clifton, TX - Clifton Funeral Home Legacy obituary · Jul 7
- Jane Williams Obituary (1941 - 2025) - Cranfills Gap, TX Dallas News · Nov 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Cranfills Gap Unique
- The only place in America named Cranfills Gap — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Cranfills Gap
- Horny Toad Bar and Grill
- Zur Autobahn German Restaurant — german
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cranfills Gap
- Cranfills Gap City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Cranfills Gap
- CRANFILLS GAP SCHOOL
- JONESBORO SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)286
Rank in state#1102 of 1,224
Land area0.73 sq mi
Density392/sq mi
Coordinates31.7748, -97.8329