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Cross Plains, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Robertson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,809 Population 208/sq mi density
$72,734 Median Income $32,755 per capita
$295,000 Home Value $406,746 Zillow
$1,073 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$72,734 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$295,000 home value, $1,073/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation773 ft (236 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates36.5412°N, 86.6766°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRobertson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.5 / 100
Community Resilience52.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 144 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 125 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 101 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 107 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 122 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 101 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 92 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 79 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 74 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 74 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 133 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 133 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 125 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 87 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 95 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
May 20, 2002 9 km NNE of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,378 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 100 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 89 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 86 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 42 km 3
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 71 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 48 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 42 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 48 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 52 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 85 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 35 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 26 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 91 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 84 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 93 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 86 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 86 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 85 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 86 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 87 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 95 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 85 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 92 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Cross Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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