The Town FilesCross Plains, Tennessee
City in Robertson County · population 1,789 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $320,400
- Household income
- $76,319
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 44.9
Cross Plains is a city of 1,789 people in Robertson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $320,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for families than 94% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 81% of Tennessee towns, more of a college town than 78% of Tennessee towns.
How Cross Plains ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cross Plains is worth $320,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $76,319, which is more affordable than 32% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,153 a month. 83.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cross Plains | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,153 | $863 |
| Median household income | $76,319 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 83.0% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Cross Plains
| People | Cross Plains | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.9 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in Cross Plains
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 54.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 82 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cross Plains since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 27, 1970 about 1.7 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 107 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Robertson County since 1996
Robertson County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| December 13, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4751: Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Robertson County
Robertson County had 22,975 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,121 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Cross Plains itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Cross Plains
2 public schools with 1,271 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Robertson High School | 6-12 | 708 | 15.1 |
| East Robertson Elementary | PK-5 | 563 | 16.1 |
Towns near Cross Plains
- Orlinda, TN3.9 mi · 947 people · home $355,400
- White House, TN5.3 mi · 12,982 people · home $344,800
- Walnut Grove, TN5.3 mi · 911 people · home $502,300
- Portland, TN9.2 mi · 13,156 people · home $282,200
- Millersville, TN10.2 mi · 6,299 people · home $309,900
- Greenbrier, TN10.4 mi · 6,898 people · home $321,900
- Ridgetop, TN10.8 mi · 2,155 people · home $351,100
- Springfield, TN11.3 mi · 18,782 people · home $253,600
Cross Plains questions
Is Cross Plains, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cross Plains scores better for retirees than 70% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 81%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.9).
How much does a house cost in Cross Plains?
The median owner-occupied home in Cross Plains is valued at $320,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,319, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,153 a month.
What is the weather like in Cross Plains?
July highs average 88.6°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.4 inches of precipitation a year and 2.0 inches of snow.
Does Cross Plains get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cross Plains since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 27, 1970. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- 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)