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Cross Plains, WI


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Cross Plains, Wisconsin

Cross Plains, Wisconsin, in Dane county, is 13 miles W of Madison, Wisconsin (center to center) and 88 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is located in the Madison metropolitan area. Cross Plains has a population of 3,084.

The People and Families of Cross Plains

In Cross Plains, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Cross Plains had a median family income of $62,500. People in Cross Plains generally have good earning power. The village has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Cross Plains than most places. The village enjoys an educated population. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Cross Plains gave more campaign money ($7,900) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Cross Plains Housing

Owners occupy 66% of the housing units in Cross Plains. The average age of the housing in the village is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Cross Plains, 93% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyCross Plains People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyCross Plains Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Cross Plains Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cross Plains Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Cross Plains Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Cross Plains College Educated Adults
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Cross Plains Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Cross Plains, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population33
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times75
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone32
Affordability of Rents22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes12

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