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Cross Plains

Cross Plains

Offers a small-town feel with access to outdoor activities and resources nearby.

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Welcome to Cross Plains

The Village of Cross Plains, WI is located in Dane County with a population of approx. 4,000. Cross Plains is a growing town, family-oriented and safe, with lots of outdoor activities and things to do. It has a small-town feel with access to resources, with Middleton/Madison only a short 10-15 minute drive away.

Moving to Cross Plains? Contact Audra Geldmacher at (608) 577-8318 or Wanda Roche at (608) 212-2928 with any questions that you have.

Resources

Schools & Education

Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District (MCPA) is a public school district headquartered in Middleton, Wisconsin. The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District consists of six elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school and a charter high school.

May 2020: Middleton High School(MHS) is ranked 2nd in Dane county and 14th in state by USNWR | Middleton Cross Plains Area School District. Learn More

 

Restaurants

Coach’s Club

R- Bar

Crossroads Coffeehouse

Reyes Tacos

The Hilltop

Red Mouse

Area Highlights

  • Indian Lake County Park – One of Dane County’s largest parks at 442 acres. Miles of cross-country and nature trails. Scenic views of the Driftless area.
  • Pleasant View Golf Course – Situated on hills approximately 300 feet above Lake Mendota, Pleasant View Golf Course provides panoramic views. Pleasant View Golf Course offers 27 holes of well-maintained, championship golf, a 9-hole scenic par 3 course, and an outstanding practice range. The course was awarded the Gold in Madison Magazine’s Best of Golf Courses for 2018 and 2019. Owned and operated by the City of Middleton. Great place to grab a burger on the patio.
  • Rosemary Garfoot Public Library – Events/activities for kids of all ages, adults, storytimes, book discussions, etc. Facebook live and virtual events held during COVID-19 restrictions.
  • Festge County Park – Scenic views of the Driftless area 100 ft above the Black Earth Creek.
  • Salmo Pond is a gorgeous 7.5-acre county park that offers shoreline fishing, three accessible fishing piers, two accessible shore fishing stations and picnic areas. 
  • Black Earth Creek – Class 1 coldwater fishery. Premier trout destination. Anglers from all over the Midwest to flyfish. 
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail – Over 1,000 miles of trail which follows the edge of this ancient glacier. Come to hike and snowshoe the trail, and it’s a place where you can even backpack and cross-country ski
  • Ironman Loop – The 42.61-mile biking loop starts in Verona, goes to Mount Horeb, Cross Plains then back to Verona. The route is done twice, plus an additional route to and from the Monona Terrace, to complete the 112-mile course.

Overview for Cross Plains, WI

6,282 people live in Cross Plains, where the median age is 42.3 and the average individual income is $53,346. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,282

Total Population

42.3 years

Median Age

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$53,346

Average individual Income

Around Cross Plains, WI

There's plenty to do around Cross Plains, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

30
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including The Creekside Scoop, and Pope Farm Conservancy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.71 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.7 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Cross Plains, WI

Cross Plains has 2,510 households, with an average household size of 2.5. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Cross Plains do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 6,282 people call Cross Plains home. The population density is 142.02 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

6,282

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.3

Median Age

47.42 / 52.58%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
2,510

Total Households

2.5

Average Household Size

$53,346

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

Married
Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Cross Plains, WI

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The following schools are within or nearby Cross Plains. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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