Cross Plains, Wisconsin
Cross Plains is a village of 4,107 people in Dane County, Wisconsin, founded in 1920.
Why visit Cross Plains
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 22 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 10°F, and about 38 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Cross Plains
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Cross Plains
Cross Plains is a village in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,104 at the 2020 census. The village is located partially within the Town of Cross Plains. It is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Cross Plains, Wisconsin (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes4
Taqueria El Milagro
Restaurant · Mexican
Taqueria El Milagro, a vibrant Mexican restaurant in Cross Plains, WI, has been delighting customers since its establishment in 2026....
23 Glacier Edge Square, Cross Plains
Su 11:00-19:00, Mo closed, Tu-Th 11:00-20:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00
Where to stay1
History
Cross Plains was named by a settler for his home in Cross Plains, Tennessee. The village was incorporated in 1920.
From the History section of Cross Plains, Wisconsin on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Healthcare3
Map of Cross Plains
44 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 10°F | 1.5 in | 10.1 in |
| Feb | 31°F | 13°F | 1.6 in | 10.6 in |
| Mar | 43°F | 24°F | 2.4 in | 5.5 in |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 4.1 in | 1.6 in |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 62°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 39°F | 2.9 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 45°F | 27°F | 2.2 in | 2.2 in |
| Dec | 32°F | 16°F | 2.0 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Charmany Farm (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Dane County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-18: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2011-04-05: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-14: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-19: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Black Earth 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Middleton 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Verona 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Madison 11 mi east, about 17 min by car
- Waunakee 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Dane 12 mi northeast, about 19 min by car
- Fitchburg 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Maple Bluff 14 mi east, about 22 min by car
- Barneveld 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
- DeForest 17 mi northeast, about 27 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
- CrossPlainsWisconsinDowntown1US14, Royalbroil, CC BY-SA 3.0
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