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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.
In Cross Plains, about 63% of adults are married.
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.
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.
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.
In Cross Plains, 93% of commuters drive to work. The village is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.
Cross Plains strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Cross Plains to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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