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Cross Plains, WI

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Population
4,182
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
865 ft
Median Home Value
$376,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$105,145
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Cross Plains

Tucked into the rolling hills just west of Madison, Cross Plains offers a quiet small-town feel right at the edge of Wisconsin's Driftless Area. With around 4,000 residents, the village is known for its friendly, laid-back atmosphere surrounded by scenic wooded ridges and open valleys.

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It is a popular choice for newcomers thanks to the highly rated Middleton-Cross Plains School District and a quick 20-minute drive into Madison along Highway 14. Outdoor recreation is a major draw here, too. The Ice Age Trail and Cross Plains State Park provide scenic hiking routes right in town, while Black Earth Creek runs nearby for world-class trout fishing. With local parks, community events, and easy access to the capital, Cross Plains makes for a comfortable place to settle down.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingHospital QualityA+98.4rating

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