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Cross plains, TX

Cross plains, TX.

Population: 1,999 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cross plains, TX is $196,663 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,750 after a median 239 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,663

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

239

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,663
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
-1.0%
10-year appreciation
+21.3%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$210,444
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$226,750
Median list price
$167,450
Median price per sqft
$109
1-year sale-price change
+53.7%
Median days on market
239 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
88.1%
Active listings
8
1-year forecast
+1.8%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
CROSS PLAINS EL, CROSS PLAINS H S

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
28.7 in
Annual snowfall
2.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,346
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,563

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Wings As Eagles Airport (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abilene Regional Airport (ABI) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER, HENDRICK MEDICAL CENTER BROWNWOOD, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF ABILENE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+62 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
39.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.0%
Median annual property tax
$941
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
46.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,181
Average weekly wage
$1,071
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
11

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Cross plainsState medianUS median
Median home value$196,663$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$226,750$285,000$325,000
Median days on market239 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$941$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Cross plains, TX?
$196,663.
What is the median sale price in Cross plains, TX?
$226,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Cross plains, TX?
Median days on market: 239 days.
What is typical rent in Cross plains, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cross plains, TX?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail.
Is Cross plains, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Cross plains, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cross plains, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cross plains, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cross plains, TX?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cross plains, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cross plains, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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