The Town FilesCross City, Florida
Town in Dixie County · population 1,689 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $97,400
- Household income
- $47,903
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 39.4
Cross City is a town of 1,689 people in Dixie County, Florida. The median home is worth $97,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 90% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Florida towns, quieter than 81% of Florida towns.
How Cross City ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cross City is worth $97,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $47,903, which is more affordable than 98% of Florida towns. Median rent is $695 a month. 80.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cross City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $97,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $695 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $47,903 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.6% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.0% | — |
Who lives in Cross City
| People | Cross City | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Cross City
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 41.8°F. About 51.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 101 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cross City since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an F1, struck on April 8, 1982 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 8, 1982.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 5, 1988.
Severe weather in Dixie County since 1996
Dixie County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Dixie County
Dixie County had 2,968 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,652 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Cross City itself the ACS puts it at 1.6%.
Public schools in Cross City
5 public schools with 1,610 students, about 18.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIXIE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL | 8-12 | 669 | 18.1 |
| RUTH RAINS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-7 | 434 | 17.4 |
| JAMES M. ANDERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 385 | 17.5 |
| KINDER CUB SCHOOL INC (charter) | PK-2 | 122 | 30.5 |
| DIXIE TEEN PARENT PRESCHOOL | PK-PK | — | — |
Towns near Cross City
- Fanning Springs, FL12.5 mi · 1,182 people · home $187,100
- Manatee Road, FL15.0 mi · 2,484 people · home $155,400
- Andrews, FL15.5 mi · 837 people · home $117,700
- Steinhatchee, FL15.5 mi · 1,049 people · home $296,200
- Bell, FL17.8 mi · 518 people · home $171,800
- Chiefland, FL18.6 mi · 2,316 people · home $167,700
- Trenton, FL18.7 mi · 2,015 people · home $183,500
- Branford, FL25.4 mi · 711 people · home $157,100
Cross City questions
Is Cross City, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cross City scores better for retirees than 70% of Florida towns and quieter than 81%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.4).
How much does a house cost in Cross City?
The median owner-occupied home in Cross City is valued at $97,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $47,903, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $695 a month.
What is the weather like in Cross City?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Cross City get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Cross City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on April 8, 1982. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)