At a Glance
Median Income
$46,563
$25,582 per capita
Violent Crime
188/100K
3,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cross Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cross Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cross Plains a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cross Plains residents earn a median household income of $46,563 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,582. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 146 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Cross Plains reports 188 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,404/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Cross Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cross Plains has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density92/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,563
Per Capita$25,582
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$329M
Avg Weekly Wage$790
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership28.6%
Zillow$267,939
Housing Units40
Rent Burden23.7%
Crime
F
Violent188/100K
Property3,404/100K
Health
Obesity32.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death12,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation951 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Broadband28.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cross Plains was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.