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Cross Plains, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Switzerland County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
44
Population
92/sq mi density
$46,563
Median Income
$25,582 per capita
57°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
188
Violent Crime/100K
3,404 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Plains enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 951 ft (290 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 92/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9393°N, 85.2057°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Switzerland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Cross Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.9").