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Cross City, FL
Town in Dixie County, Florida.
Population
1,955
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,059
ZIP codes
0
Cross City and its ZIP codes
Cross City at a glance
- Cross City is about 2.5 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,903, 36% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,400 (73% below Florida) and median rent is $695 a month.
Local data for Cross City, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cross City, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,903
Poverty rate
21.1%
Median home value
$97,400
Median rent
$695/mo
Homeownership
80.6%
Bachelor's or higher
9.1%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (404), German Americans (310), Honduran Americans (45).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dixie County. PPP loans are for Cross City.
Unemployment rate
6.0%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,010
2,989 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$37,869
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$127M
FY 2026, $7,586 per person
How people get to work
Cross City, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle1.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cross City, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
237
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
556
5.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 40°F
57.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cross City, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Cross City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fanning SpringsCity | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Manatee RoadCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 13 |
| AndrewsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| SteinhatcheeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.6 |
| Horseshoe BeachTown | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| BellTown | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| TrentonCity | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| ChieflandCity | 19 mi | 6.8 |
| BranfordTown | 25 mi | 1.1 |
| Spring RidgeCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| MayoTown | 29 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cross City, FL in?
- Cross City is in Dixie County, Florida.
- What is the population of Cross City, FL?
- About 1,955 people live in Cross City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cross City?
- Nearby places include Fanning Springs (13 mi), Manatee Road (15 mi), Andrews (16 mi), Steinhatchee (16 mi), Horseshoe Beach (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023