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Cross Plains, TX


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Cross Plains, Texas

Cross Plains, Texas, in Callahan county, is 40 miles SE of Abilene, Texas (center to center) and 115 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The town has a population of 1,068.

The People and Families of Cross Plains

In Cross Plains, about 54% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Cross Plains, in comparison to similar towns. You'll feel comfortable in the town if you're 65 since the town is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cross Plains had a median family income of $27,500.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Cross Plains gave more campaign money ($225) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Cross Plains Housing

Owners occupy 75% of the housing units in Cross Plains. One of the strengths of the town is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Cross Plains?

Commuting

In Cross Plains, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the town tends to be by car.

High Points

Cross Plains strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyCross Plains Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Cross Plains Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Cross Plains, TX

Comparing Cross Plains to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population910
Age of the Population910
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Well-Paid Single Men12
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size42
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better23
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home68
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Housing Recently Built52
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