Cross City, Florida facts for kids
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Cross City, Florida
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| Town of Cross City | |
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Cross City Town Hall
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| Motto(s):
"Biggest Little Town in Dixie"
"In God We Trust" |
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Location in Dixie County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Dixie |
| Incorporated | 1924 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.85 sq mi (4.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,689 |
| • Density | 914.95/sq mi (353.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32628
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| Area code(s) | 352 |
| FIPS code | 12-15575 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0281091 |
Cross City is a small town in Florida, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Dixie County, Florida. In 2020, about 1,689 people lived there. The town was officially started in 1924.
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Where is Cross City Located?
Cross City is found in North Central Florida. Its exact spot is 29°38′7″N 83°7′29″W / 29.63528°N 83.12472°W. This means it's located at 29.6806 degrees North and 83.0897 degrees West.
The town covers an area of about 1.9 square miles (4.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
What's the Weather Like in Cross City?
Cross City has a warm climate. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are usually mild. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate.
| Climate data for Cross City 1 E, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1948–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 88 (31) |
87 (31) |
96 (36) |
95 (35) |
101 (38) |
103 (39) |
101 (38) |
100 (38) |
100 (38) |
96 (36) |
91 (33) |
85 (29) |
103 (39) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 79.6 (26.4) |
80.8 (27.1) |
84.1 (28.9) |
87.5 (30.8) |
92.5 (33.6) |
95.7 (35.4) |
96.2 (35.7) |
95.5 (35.3) |
93.1 (33.9) |
89.3 (31.8) |
84.5 (29.2) |
80.6 (27.0) |
97.4 (36.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 65.9 (18.8) |
69.6 (20.9) |
75.2 (24.0) |
80.2 (26.8) |
86.7 (30.4) |
89.6 (32.0) |
90.7 (32.6) |
90.6 (32.6) |
88.3 (31.3) |
82.4 (28.0) |
73.9 (23.3) |
68.5 (20.3) |
80.1 (26.7) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 52.7 (11.5) |
56.3 (13.5) |
61.4 (16.3) |
66.8 (19.3) |
74.0 (23.3) |
79.2 (26.2) |
81.1 (27.3) |
81.2 (27.3) |
78.5 (25.8) |
70.6 (21.4) |
61.1 (16.2) |
55.7 (13.2) |
68.2 (20.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39.5 (4.2) |
43.0 (6.1) |
47.6 (8.7) |
53.4 (11.9) |
61.3 (16.3) |
68.8 (20.4) |
71.5 (21.9) |
71.8 (22.1) |
68.7 (20.4) |
58.7 (14.8) |
48.3 (9.1) |
42.8 (6.0) |
56.3 (13.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 23.3 (−4.8) |
26.3 (−3.2) |
31.2 (−0.4) |
39.4 (4.1) |
47.9 (8.8) |
61.1 (16.2) |
67.1 (19.5) |
67.4 (19.7) |
59.6 (15.3) |
43.1 (6.2) |
30.8 (−0.7) |
27.1 (−2.7) |
21.6 (−5.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 10 (−12) |
16 (−9) |
20 (−7) |
30 (−1) |
35 (2) |
40 (4) |
57 (14) |
57 (14) |
40 (4) |
30 (−1) |
15 (−9) |
12 (−11) |
10 (−12) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.01 (102) |
3.39 (86) |
4.47 (114) |
3.25 (83) |
3.03 (77) |
7.15 (182) |
8.37 (213) |
9.41 (239) |
6.24 (158) |
2.70 (69) |
1.81 (46) |
4.04 (103) |
57.87 (1,470) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 10.3 | 9.3 | 8.2 | 7.0 | 7.7 | 14.7 | 18.2 | 18.3 | 13.0 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 8.9 | 129.5 |
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How Many People Live in Cross City?
The number of people living in Cross City has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 1,071 | — | |
| 1940 | 1,869 | 74.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,522 | −18.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,857 | 22.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,268 | 22.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,154 | −5.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,041 | −5.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,775 | −13.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,728 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,689 | −2.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the town had 1,689 residents. There were 1,064 households and 701 families. Most people were White (65.84%) or Black/African American (24.10%).
Getting Around Cross City
Cross City has its own airport called Cross City Airport. It's a public airport located about 1 mile (1.6 km) east of the town center.
Schools and Learning in Cross City
Students in Cross City go to schools run by Dixie District Schools. The public schools in the area are:
- Dixie County High School
- Ruth Rains Middle School
- James Anderson Elementary School
Cross City Public Library
The Dixie County Public Library is located in Cross City. It is part of the Three Rivers Regional Library System. This means it shares resources with other libraries in the region.
Famous People from Cross City
Some well-known athletes have come from Cross City:
- Nick Collins: A football player who played defensive back for the Green Bay Packers in the NFL.
- Duke Dawson: Another football player who played defensive back for the Denver Broncos in the NFL.
- Eugene McDowell: A professional basketball player who played in the NBA.
See also
In Spanish: Cross City (Florida) para niños
