Cross Plains, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Callahan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,089
Population
908/sq mi density
$45,489
Median Income
$22,906 per capita
$73,300
Home Value
$199,719 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$45,489 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cross Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,737 ft (529 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 908/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1271°N, 99.1658°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Callahan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brownwood Regional (BWD) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in |
Cross Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (1.3").