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Cross Plains, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Callahan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,089
Population
908/sq mi density
$45,489
Median Income
$22,906 per capita
$73,300
Home Value
$184,736 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
328 sunny days/yr
132
Violent Crime/100K
1,658 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,489 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
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 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 45°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Cross Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and December the driest (1.2").