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Population1,955
-19.5% since 2019
CountyDixie County
Elevation39 ft
12 m
Land area1.8 sq mi
ZIP code32628
Nearest airportCross City Airport (CTY)
1 mi
Why visit Cross City
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 40°F.
Weather in Cross City
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About Cross City
Cross City is a town and the county seat of Dixie County, Florida, United States. The population was 1,689 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Cross City, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
Where to stay3
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Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
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Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare1
Map of Cross City
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66°F | 40°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 70°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 75°F | 48°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 80°F | 53°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 87°F | 61°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 7.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 72°F | 8.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 72°F | 9.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 59°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 74°F | 48°F | 1.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 68°F | 43°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cross City 1 E (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
$47,903median household income
$97,400median home value
$695median monthly rent
39.4median age
9.1%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
80.6%of homes are owner-occupied
19.4 minaverage commute
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dixie County has had 37 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Cross City Airport (CTY) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 1 miles away.
- Fanning Springs 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Manatee Road 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Andrews 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Steinhatchee 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Chiefland 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Trenton 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Bronson 32 mi southeast, about 52 min by car
- Alachua 40 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Gainesville 47 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lake City 48 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Cross City city hall, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tri-County Primary Care, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IFAS Dixie County Extension Office, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cross City Fire Department, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dixie County Courthouse, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dixie County Supervisor of Elections, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cross City city hall (cropped), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Charlie Wilder Parking Lot memorial, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bank of America, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ameris Bank, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- United Christian Services of Dixie County, Inc, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dixie County Advocate, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Capital City Bank, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Florida Gateway College branch campus, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Federal Building, Post Office, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- First United Methodist Church of Cross City, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dixie, Former car dealership, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cross City Rehabiliation & Health Care Center, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Triumph the Church and Kingdom of God in Christ historical marker, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, Public domain
- Seacoast Bank, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CarQuest Auto Parts, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dairy Queen, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Liles Ace Hardware, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Burntwood BBQ Smokehouse, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Los Avina Mexican Restaurant, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dairy Queen, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dixie County Public Library, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Subway, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Citgo, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sunoco gas station, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Save a lot, China 1, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Warren McGill Memorial Park marker, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Baptist Purity Church, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pentecostal Holiness Church, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Marathon at 259th Street, Cross City, Florida, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taste of Dixie Diner, Cross City, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dixie CR351 and NE 210th Street, The Bushranger, CC BY-SA 4.0
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