Cross Plains is a small town of 1,824 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $72,941
and a 2.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cross Plains stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Cross Plains is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cross Plains city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.4
Cross Plains's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cross Plains costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cross Plains, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$238,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$986
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$72,941
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cross Plains's violent crime rate is 260.4 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
260.4 /100k
Property Crime
758.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cross Plains is served primarily by Robertson County.
Metric
Cross Plains, TN
National Avg
School District
Robertson County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cross Plains sees average highs of 45.9°F in January
and 88.6°F in July,
with 54.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Cross Plains's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cross Plains roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $238,800 and median rent is $986/month.
Cross Plains's violent crime rate is 260.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 758.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cross Plains are operated by Robertson County.
The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools.
19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cross Plains, TN has a population of 1,824, a median household income of $72,941, and an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Cross Plains averages 45.9°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.4 inches
with about 2.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cross Plains, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37049.
The population of Cross Plains, Tennessee is 1,824 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cross Plains: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $238,800, median household income $72,941, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cross Plains side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
