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Cross Lanes, WV

West Virginia · Putnam County · Huntington-Ashland Metro

Cross Lanes is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 10,172. Residents earn $62,704 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,172 Population 1,628/sq mi density
$62,704 Median Income $37,333 per capita
$144,000 Home Value $138,400 Zillow
$916 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
140 Violent Crime/100K 4,272 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,704 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,000 home value, $916/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K (63% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $62,704
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $144,000
49% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 140/100K
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.5%
4% lower than US avg
Median Rent $916
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.8%
18% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.6%
28% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.6%
55% lower than US avg

How Cross Lanes Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,172
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,628/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,704
Per Capita$37,333
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$3,832M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,000
Rent$916
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$138,400
Housing Units5,275
Rent Burden27.4%

Crime

F
Violent140/100K
Property4,272/100K

Health

Obesity37.8%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking16.1%
Depression30.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation652 ft (199 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.04

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.1%
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Is Cross Lanes a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Cross Lanes receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Cross Lanes offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Cross Lanes is $62,704, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Cross Lanes is $144,000, 49% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $916 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Cross Lanes is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,272 per 100,000, 118% above the national average.

Education

32.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Cross Lanes experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Cross Lanes has a population of 10,172 with a density of 1,628 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (91.8%), with 3.4% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.7% of residents. 8.7% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 14.3% of residents have a disability. 94.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

10,172
Total Population
1,628
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Cross Lanes vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.7%
22% above US avg
Spanish 4.3%
68% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Cross Lanes vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Cross Lanes is $62,704, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,333. The average weekly wage is $1,238, 14% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 1,894 business establishments, including 100 restaurants. The cost of living index is 89.5, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 9.2% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Cross Lanes vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,704
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,333
Avg Weekly Wage$1,238
IRS Avg AGI$78,515
Gini Index0.424 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.6%
28% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.6%
55% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,894
County GDP$3,832M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare137
Retail171
Manufacturing45

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,677
24% below US avg
Cost of Living89.50 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.86%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home9.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Cross Lanes is $144,000, 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $138,400. Homes sell for 99% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $916 (21% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $766 for a one-bedroom to $945 for a two-bedroom apartment. 75.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 5,275 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1974. The average annual property tax is $2,677 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 27.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$144,000
49% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$138,400
Median List Price$139,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$139,000
$/Sq Ft$121
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops58.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$916
21% below US avg
Rent Burden27.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$714
1 Bedroom$766
2 Bedrooms$945
3 Bedrooms$1,231
4 Bedrooms$1,380

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.1%
Owner-Occupied75.1%
Renter-Occupied24.9%
Housing Units5,275
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,677
24% below US avg
Effective Rate1.86%
In Cross Lanes, 37.8% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.9% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 37.4% have high blood pressure. 16.1% are current smokers. 17.5% report binge drinking. 26.1% are physically inactive. 30.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 21.3% experience frequent mental distress. 6.4% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:954. The dentist ratio is 1:2,376. 67.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.9 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS — 2026-05-27)

PM2.5
12.6
μg/m³
Fine particulate
PM10
13.0
μg/m³
Coarse particulate
NO₂
4.2
μg/m³
Nitrogen dioxide
O₃
56.0
μg/m³
Ozone
SO₂
1.6
μg/m³
Sulphur dioxide
CO
226.0
μg/m³
Carbon monoxide

Health Metrics: Cross Lanes vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.8%
18% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure37.4%
Asthma11.5%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.5%
Physical Inactivity26.1%
Depression30.6%
Mental Distress21.3%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep38.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.8%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:954
Dentists1:2,376
Mental Health1:919
Checkup Rate79.5%
Dental Visits66.7%
Premature Death9,065/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access67.0%
Healthcare Facilities137
Cross Lanes has a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents, 63% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,272 per 100,000, 118% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 5 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Cross Lanes receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Cross Lanes vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent140.1/100K
63% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property4,272.3/100K
118% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Cross Lanes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39. The city sits at an elevation of 652 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.4°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation652 ft (199 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density1,628/sq mi
Coordinates38.4356°N, 81.7699°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportWest Virginia International Yeager (CRW)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.5 / 100
Community Resilience58.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.8 on Feb 3, 2025.

Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 118 km
Apr 22, 1991 14 km ESE of Falling Spring, West Virginia M3.5 147 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 107 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 69 km
Mar 31, 2013 West Virginia M3.4 85 km
Apr 4, 2010 14 km SW of Gassaway, West Virginia M3.4 77 km
Sep 13, 2017 11 km NE of Peterstown, West Virginia M3.2 142 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 89 km
Dec 4, 2001 9 km W of Alderson, West Virginia M3.1 119 km
Aug 31, 2011 3 km SE of Lowell, Ohio M3.1 122 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 44 km
Apr 2, 2017 5 km W of Graysville, Ohio M3.0 144 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 106 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 139 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 58 km
Aug 31, 2011 2 km NNW of Belmont, West Virginia M2.8 116 km
Jul 30, 2013 12 km SSW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.8 87 km
Jan 10, 2012 14 km WNW of Birch River, West Virginia M2.8 78 km
Feb 3, 2025 0 km NE of Reno, Ohio M2.8 110 km
Jul 20, 2013 6 km SW of Glenville, West Virginia M2.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

101 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 171 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 94 km 7
Sep 16, 2010 EF3 80 km 1
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 4 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 10, 2003 EF2 91 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 65 km 0
Jan 8, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
May 26, 1990 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 13, 1967 EF2 58 km 0
Feb 25, 1961 EF2 74 km 0
May 9, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 24 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 21 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF1 46 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 98 km
1991 KAYFORD MOUNTAIN 31,509 59 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 87 km
1991 WHITE OAK BRANCH 25,550 34 km
1987 ELLIS CREEK 24,070 65 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 95 km
1991 BROWNS BRANCH 17,324 58 km
1991 HUFF CREEK 15,190 81 km
1987 RUCKERS BRANCH 14,744 41 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 73 km
1991 ROLLINS BRANCH 14,435 76 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 100 km
1991 GAULEY MTN 13,113 63 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 81 km
1991 TOMS BRANCH 11,849 52 km
1991 BRUSHY FORK 10,704 63 km
1991 LEFT FORK 10,196 31 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Cross Lanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").

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Cross Lanes is located in Putnam County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 4% below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 6 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 72.2% of the vote, a 46.3-point margin. 89.1% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 5 public libraries serving the community. 137 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.2%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.5%
4% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+10.4%
School Test Score6.04
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density1,628/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi
CountyPutnam County County

Services

Broadband Access89.1%
Avg Download Speed69.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed4.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities137
Restaurants100
Retail Stores171

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone80.8%
Public Transit1.5%
Work from Home9.2%
Average costs for common services in Cross Lanes. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $224 ($134–$358)
Specialist Visit $313 ($179–$492)
Urgent Care Visit $179 ($90–$313)
Emergency Room Visit $1,969 ($716–$4,475)
Dental Cleaning $116 ($67–$179)
Dental Filling $224 ($134–$358)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$67)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $67 ($45–$107)
Brake Pad Replacement $269 ($134–$448)
Tire Rotation $36 ($18–$67)
New Tires (Set of 4) $537 ($358–$895)
Battery Replacement $179 ($90–$313)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $90 ($54–$134)
Electrician (Per Hour) $81 ($45–$125)
HVAC Repair $358 ($134–$716)
HVAC System Install $6,265 ($3,580–$10,740)
Roof Repair $895 ($358–$1,790)
Roof Replacement $8,055 ($4,923–$13,425)
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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,343 ($448–$3,133)
Divorce (Contested) $13,425 ($4,475–$26,850)
DUI Defense $4,475 ($1,790–$8,950)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,343 ($716–$2,685)
Will Preparation $448 ($179–$895)
Trust Preparation $2,238 ($895–$4,475)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($27–$90)
Hair Coloring (Full) $134 ($67–$224)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $36 ($22–$58)
Massage (1 Hour) $72 ($45–$116)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.67 ($2.69–$4.92)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.13 ($2.24–$4.48)
Loaf of Bread $3.40 ($2.24–$4.92)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.03 ($2.69–$5.82)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.92 ($3.58–$6.71)
Rice (per lb) $0.90 ($0.54–$1.61)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $125 ($72–$224)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $63 ($27–$134)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $63 ($36–$107)
Internet (Monthly) $63 ($36–$90)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $58 ($27–$90)
Cable TV (Monthly) $76 ($45–$134)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $179 ($67–$448)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,790 ($1,074–$3,133)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $63 ($27–$116)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.16–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $90 ($27–$224)
Driver's License Renewal $27 ($13–$67)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,074 ($537–$2,238)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $895 ($448–$1,790)
After-School Care (Monthly) $358 ($179–$627)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $45 ($22–$90)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $895 ($358–$2,238)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,188 ($4,475–$26,850)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $54 ($27–$90)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $90 ($45–$179)
Dog Grooming $54 ($27–$90)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $36 ($18–$67)
Dog Spay/Neuter $269 ($134–$448)
Cat Spay/Neuter $179 ($90–$358)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$707
Toddler$673
Preschool$706
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$657
Toddler$731
Preschool$780
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Putnam County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 3,182 55 $85,778 1.83
Construction 2,689 201 $82,682 2.41
Health Care & Social Assistance 2,633 297 $56,343 0.87
Retail Trade 2,290 182 $39,017 1.08
Accommodation & Food Services 1,679 107 $20,501 0.87
Wholesale Trade 1,173 138 $84,885 1.40
Administrative & Waste Services 1,054 146 $56,896 0.84
Professional & Technical Services 1,051 227 $74,376 0.71
Transportation & Warehousing 804 62 $74,736 0.89
Other Services 499 105 $57,746 0.78
Finance & Insurance 463 115 $86,019 0.54
Utilities 398 10 $125,079 4.93
Arts & Entertainment 291 25 $16,330 0.82
Management of Companies 288 18 $78,977 0.81
Information & Technology 180 29 $77,065 0.45
Real Estate 178 65 $47,024 0.54
Agriculture & Forestry 91 6 $27,606 0.53
Educational Services 36 13 $41,092 0.08
Mining & Oil/Gas 8 6 $138,161 0.10
Unclassified 4 4 $36,076 0.14

Colleges & Universities in Cross Lanes

Institution Type Enrollment Acceptance In-State Tuition Out-of-State
West Virginia Junior College-Charleston Private For-Profit · Associate 384 $14,544 $14,544

Schools in Cross Lanes

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
POINT HARMONY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary 487 30 16.2:1
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Radio Stations near Cross Lanes

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

National Parks Near Cross Lanes

28 national parks and monuments found near Cross Lanes.

ParkTypeFee
Babcock State Park State Park Free
Beech Fork State Park State Park Free
Blennerhassett Island Historical State Park State Park Free
Bluestone Lake State Park State Park Free
Bluestone National Scenic River National Scenic River Free
Bluestone State Park State Park Free
Camp Creek State Park State Park Free
Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park State Park Free
Cedar Creek State Park State Park Free
Chief Logan State Park State Park Free
Forked Run State Park State Park Free
Gauley River National Recreation Area National Recreation Area Free
Hawks Nest State Park State Park Free
Howes State Park State Park Free
Jackson Lake State Park State Park Free
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park State Park Free
Lake Alma State Park State Park Free
Lake Hope State Park State Park Free
Little Beaver State Park State Park Free
New River Gorge National Park & Preserve National Park & Preserve Free
North Bend State Park State Park Free
Ohio River Forked Run State Park State Park Free
Panther State Forest State Park Free
Pipestem Resort State Park State Park Free
Tar Hollow State Park State Park Free
Tu-Endie-Wei State Park State Park Free
Twin Falls Resort State Park State Park Free
Yatesville Lake State Park State Park Free

Museums in Cross Lanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ERMA BYRD ART GALLERYART MUSEUM8009954682$53,211,271
CALHOUN COUNTY HISTORICAL AND GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUMONE CLAY SQUARE3045613570$9,829,667
WEST VIRGINIA SCIENCE CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM$9,829,667
WEST VIRGINIA MUSIC HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM3043424412$141,009
EXECUTIVE MANSION RENOVATION FUNDHISTORIC PRESERVATION$135,000
CRAIK PATTONHISTORIC PRESERVATION3049255341$117,327
PRESERVATION ALLIANCE OF WESTHISTORIC PRESERVATIONPEOPLES BUILDING 421 DAVIS AVE #33043456005$113,908
CRAIK-PATTON HOUSEHISTORIC PRESERVATION3049255341$26,569
SCOTTISH RITE OF CHARLESTONHISTORIC PRESERVATION3043427833$6,696
AVAMPATO DISCOVERY MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM1 CLAY SQUARE3045613570
BLAIR MOUNTAINHISTORY MUSEUM
BUFFALO HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES OF WEST VIRGINIASCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUMONE CLAY SQUARE
DELLA BROWN TAYLOR HARDMAN ART GALLERYART MUSEUM
ELECTRIC SKY THEATERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUMONE CLAY SQUARE
ELIZAVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
KANAWHA VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION3043427676
KANAWHA VALLEY RAILROAD CLUBGENERAL MUSEUM
MUSEUM IN THE COMMUNITYGENERAL MUSEUM3045620484
NITRO MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3047278845
SOUTH CHARLESTON MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3047449711
ST ALBANS CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO MODELERS CLUBHISTORY MUSEUM3047270775
SUNRISE MUSEUMSGENERAL MUSEUM3043448035
WEST VIRGINIA CULTURE AND HISTORYGENERAL MUSEUM
WEST VIRGINIA LABOR HISTORY ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM
WEST VIRGINIA STATE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM3045580220

Libraries in Cross Lanes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
KANAWHA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY123 CAPITOL ST.0.0747,644
SOUTH CHARLESTON PUBLIC LIBRARY312 4TH AVENUE0.0107,843
PUTNAM COUNTY LIBRARY4219 STATE RT. 340.082,715
NITRO PUBLIC LIBRARY1700 PARK AVE.0.015,358

Farmers Markets in Cross Lanes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Capitol Market800 Smith St.Visit
East End Bazaar1428 Washington StreetVisit
Putnam Farmers Market1 Valley Way05/02/2015 to 10/31/2015Tue: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Thu: 4:00 PM-7:00 PM;Sat: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM;YesVisit

Gas Stations in Cross Lanes

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kroger
Speedway

Breweries in Cross Lanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Broadway, Home, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Bar and Gay Bar, Venues, Drinking places, WV>Bar, WV>Gay Bar, Bar and210 Leon Sullivan WayVisit
Pepsi Bottling GroupBeverage Manufacturers, Beverages, Bottlers, (1), Nitro Beverages Manufacturers, Nitro, WV, Nitro, B100 Independent Ave3047559741Visit

Pharmacies in Cross Lanes

6 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CROSS LANES FAMILY PHARMACY 5516 BIG TYLER ROAD 304-204-2588
FRUTH PHARMACY - 24 5455F BIG TYLER ROAD 304-204-0060
KROGER 5450 BIG TYLER ROAD 304-776-5178
RITE AID - 3702 932 CROSS LANES DRIVE 304-776-3276
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 2576 100 NITRO MARKET PLACE 304-769-0140
WALGREENS - 11750 101 GOFF MOUNTAIN ROAD 304-769-0590

Cell Towers in Cross Lanes

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
Portion of 3.56 Acre Parcel Ripley and Washington (2443)GTOWER126
Portion of 3.56 Acre Parcel Ripley and Washington (2443)GTOWER126
2257 Fisher Ridge Road (81022)LTOWER99
2257 Fisher Ridge Road (81022)LTOWER99
Hurricane Creek Site - 455 DANIEL BOONE TRAILTOWER91
Route 3, Box 82 (101959)LTOWER91
Route 3, Box 82 (101959)LTOWER91
St. Albans Cell Site - Rt. 2 Box 9, Dry Ridge RoadTOWER88
Turley Drive Star Route 917 (2459)LTOWER73
Turley Drive Star Route 917 (2459)LTOWER73
8500' SSE OF I/S I-77 & WV S.R. 34TOWER61
Ruth Cell Site - 0.3 mi NW of Childress & Chestnut RdsGTOWER61
CUSTER RIDGE OLD CROSS CREEK RIDGE ROAD LOT 2 (2402)GTOWER60
CUSTER RIDGE OLD CROSS CREEK RIDGE ROAD LOT 2 (2402)GTOWER60
Hollow Dry Branch Dr (2394)LTOWER60
Hollow Dry Branch Dr (2394)LTOWER60
HAINES BRANCH RD (2407)LTOWER55
HAINES BRANCH RD (2407)LTOWER55

Fire Stations in Cross Lanes

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Tyler Mountain Volunteer Fire Department5380 Big Tyler RDVolunteer304-776-7963

Bridges in Cross Lanes

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Channel BeamPrestressed concrete19717014,800P
CulvertConcrete1965215,500F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19881062,800G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1989502,700F
Girder/FloorbeamSteel continuous19882461,100F
SlabConcrete2020341,100G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198959400F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete1993133150F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199339150F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete199316790G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19935090F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous202019590G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19912370F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete19804120P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19903320F

Amtrak Stations in Cross Lanes

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Charleston, WV350 MacCorkle Avenue - SoutheastTRAIN

Airports Near Cross Lanes

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Raleigh County Memorial AirportBKWMedium Airport
Yeager AirportCRWMedium Airport
Bellville Dam Landing StripSmall Airport
Boggs FieldSmall Airport
Crazy Horse AirportSmall Airport
Fayette AirportSmall Airport
Gallia Meigs Regional AirportSmall Airport
Hales Landing AirportSmall Airport
Island AirportSmall Airport
Jackson County AirportSmall Airport
Kurt's FieldSmall Airport
Lawrence County AirparkHTWSmall Airport
Lee Massey AirportSmall Airport
Lieving AirportSmall Airport
Logan County AirportSmall Airport
Mallory AirportSmall Airport
Mason County AirportSmall Airport
Miller AirportSmall Airport
New River Gorge AirportSmall Airport
Ona AirparkSmall Airport
Robert Newlon FieldSmall Airport
Scott FieldSmall Airport
Slate Run AirportSmall Airport
Stanger To Blue Waters Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Sword Flight Park UltralightSmall Airport

Police Stations in Cross Lanes

10 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Kanawah County Park Police Headquarter
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
Kanawha County Sheriff's Office
Marmet Police Department
Saint Albans Police Department613 MacCorkle Avenue
United States Secret Service - Charleston Division
West Virginia Capitol Police - Govenror's Gate
West Virginia State Police
West Virginia State Police - Winfield Detachment
West Virginia State Police Turpike Division

Grocery Stores in Cross Lanes

4 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
DOLLAR GENERAL 3704Other5453 Big Tyler Rd
Kroger 763Super Store5450 Big Tyler Rd
SPEEDWAY 3960Convenience Store5296 Big Tyler Rd
WV Meats LLCGrocery Store5254 Big Tyler Rd

Treatment Centers in Cross Lanes

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AppleGate RecoverySubstance Abuse681-205-8108
Charleston Comprehensive Trt Ctr - Charleston Treatment Center LLCSubstance Abuse304-344-5924
Chesapeake Healthcare CenterBoth304-220-2111
KVC West VirginiaMental Health304-532-4840
National Youth Advocate Program Inc - WinfieldMental Health304-382-1312
Prestera Health ServicesBoth304-414-3076
REA of Hope Fellowship HomeSubstance Abuse304-344-5363
Thomas Memorial Hospital - SouthWay Outpatient ServicesSubstance Abuse304-766-4560
Union Mission Addiction Recovery ProgBoth304-925-0366
Wise Path Recovery CentersBoth866-860-9772

DOL Wage Violations in Cross Lanes

5 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $70,183 in back wages owed to 173 employees.

5
Violations
$70,183
Back Wages Owed
173
Employees Owed
Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.
Employer Severity Parent Company ZIP Industry Cases Back Wages Per Employee Employees
Big Sandy Superstore 25313 1 $58,448 $1,146 51
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort 25313 2 $6,887 $68 101
Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center 25313 1 $3,313 $368 9
Rodeway Inn 25313 1 $1,134 $378 3
Tri-State Concessions, Inc. 25313 1 $402 $45 9

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cross Lanes

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CROSS LANES BAPTIST CHURCH108 CADLE DR
CROSS LANES BIBLE CHURCH5442 BIG TYLER RD
CROSS LANES FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE5222 BIG TYLER RD
NEW HORIZON WORSHIP CENTER927 CROSS LANES DR
NEW HORIZON WORSHIP CENTER927 CROSS LANES DR
THE CHURCH MOUSE A MINISTRY OF CROSS LANES UNITED METHODIST CHURC5457 BIG TYLER RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Lanes

What is the population of Cross Lanes?

Cross Lanes has a population of 10,172 residents and is located in West Virginia. The population density is 1,628 people per square mile, spread across 6.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Cross Lanes expensive to live in?

Cross Lanes is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 89.5 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $62,704, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $144,000 (49% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $916 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Cross Lanes safe?

Cross Lanes is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,272 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Cross Lanes receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Cross Lanes?

Cross Lanes has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39.

How is the job market in Cross Lanes?

The job market in Cross Lanes is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,238. There are 1,894 business establishments in the area, including 100 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 9.2% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Cross Lanes?

The median home value in Cross Lanes is $144,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $138,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $916. Fair market rent is $766 for a 1-bedroom and $945 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 75.1%. The average annual property tax is $2,677.

How are the schools in Cross Lanes?

Schools in Cross Lanes score 6 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 32.5% of adults in Cross Lanes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 10.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Cross Lanes?

The obesity rate in Cross Lanes is 37.8% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.1% of adults are smokers. 26.1% are physically inactive. 30.6% of residents report depression. 6.4% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 67.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:954.

What is transportation like in Cross Lanes?

The average commute in Cross Lanes is 25 minutes. 80.8% of workers drive alone to work, 1.5% use public transit, and 9.2% work from home.

What are the demographics of Cross Lanes?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Cross Lanes is 91.8% White, 3.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Hispanic or Latino. 95.7% of residents speak only English at home, while 4.3% speak Spanish. 8.7% of the population are military veterans. 14.3% of residents have a disability. 94.8% have health insurance coverage.

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