At a Glance
Median Income
$103,389
$45,552 per capita
Home Value
$347,400
Zillow: $514,848
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
165/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
10.6% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $103,389 , which is 38% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,552. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,084 business establishments, including 1,425 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cross Plains is $347,400 , 23% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,848. Median rent is $1,371/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Cross Plains reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 165/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Cross Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cross Plains has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population4,059
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density2,159/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,389
Per Capita$45,552
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$62,806M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,432
Housing
A+
Home Value$347,400
Rent$1,371
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$514,848
Housing Units1,589
Rent Burden26.0%
Crime
F
Violent33/100K
Property165/100K
Health
Obesity33.0%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death5,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation873 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 75%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Cross Plains was founded in 1920.
The median home in Cross Plains was built in 1982.
16.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dane County Regional/Truax Field (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 1,425 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.