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Cross Plains, TX
Town in Callahan County, Texas.
Population
1,019
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
849
ZIP codes
0
Cross Plains and its ZIP codes
Cross Plains at a glance
- Cross Plains is about 7.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,292 a year, 40% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,500 (72% below Texas) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Cross Plains, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cross Plains, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,292
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher
17.0%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (161), German Americans (99), Mexican Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Callahan County. PPP loans are for Cross Plains.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,209
3,043 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,294
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $11,909 per person
How people get to work
Cross Plains, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cross Plains, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
479
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
31.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cross Plains, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Cross Plains
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rising StarTown | 12 mi | 1.7 |
| PutnamTown | 16 mi | 1 |
| MayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Thunderbird BayCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| CiscoCity | 21 mi | 5.4 |
| CarbonTown | 22 mi | 1 |
| Lake BrownwoodCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 5.7 |
| BairdCity | 23 mi | 2.7 |
| ColemanCity | 25 mi | 6.1 |
| ClydeCity | 27 mi | 3.3 |
| EastlandCity | 27 mi | 4.4 |
| BangsCity | 29 mi | 1.5 |
| NoviceCity | 29 mi | 0.5 |
| Santa AnnaTown | 29 mi | 2 |
| MoranCity | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| BrownwoodCity | 29 mi | 14.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cross Plains, TX in?
- Cross Plains is in Callahan County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cross Plains, TX?
- About 1,019 people live in Cross Plains, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cross Plains?
- Nearby places include Rising Star (12 mi), Putnam (16 mi), May (18 mi), Thunderbird Bay (18 mi), Cisco (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023