Cross City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Dixie County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,260 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$43,958 Median Income $25,401 per capita
$95,300 Home Value $158,066 Zillow
$778 Median Rent 14.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,958 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,300 home value, $778/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation41 ft (12 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Coordinates29.6386°N, 83.1248°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDixie County County
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional (GNV)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.10"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.10"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.1 / 100
Community Resilience3.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 63 km
2024 Milton Category 3 228 km
2024 Debby Category 1 37 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 54 km
2022 Ian Category 3 291 km
2018 Michael Category 5 228 km
2017 Irma Category 1 184 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 234 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 107 km
2004 Charley Category 4 196 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 213 km
2004 Frances Category 2 294 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 194 km
1998 Earl Category 1 254 km
1995 Erin Category 1 179 km
1985 Elena Category 3 114 km
1985 Kate Category 2 178 km
1985 Bob Category 1 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

228 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 101 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 95 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 46 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 77 km 1
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 51 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF2 74 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 28 km 3
Nov 5, 1988 EF2 84 km 1
Mar 14, 1986 EF2 78 km 0
Apr 23, 1983 EF2 24 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 11, 1982 EF2 70 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF2 74 km 0
Feb 6, 1975 EF2 41 km 0
Mar 21, 1974 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 4, 1973 EF2 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 32 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 78 km
1998 OAK 21,478 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 13,806 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,334 90 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,078 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,926 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,979 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,537 100 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,859 28 km
2020 CPT 45/48 CHURCH POND 4,852 95 km
2010 WILDCAT 4,694 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,503 89 km
2022 OSF CPT 59/67 0115 4,499 95 km
2024 OSF CPT 59 67 RX 0312 4,453 95 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,382 99 km
2019 CPT 59 HAIR RIDGE AND CPT 67 TURKEY RUN 4,374 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
March 62°F (17°C) 3.5 in
April 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Warmest, Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
December 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in

Cross City has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and November the driest (2.1").

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