How old are the homes in Cross Plains, TX?

Name: Age of homes in Cross Plains, TX, 2020–2024
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67.8% (±15.7 points) of the homes in Cross Plains, TX were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

17.3% were built before 1940.

7.2% were built in 2010 or later.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Built before 1980: 67.8% (±15.7 points)
Built before 1940: 17.3%
Built 2010 or later: 7.2%

When the homes in Cross Plains were built

Housing units by year structure built, 2020–2024
Year built	Cross Plains	Callahan County	Texas	United States
2020 or later	0.0% (±9.1 points)	3.1%	4.0%	2.0%
2010 to 2019	7.2% (±6.6 points)	8.9%	17.4%	9.4%
2000 to 2009	10.1% (±6.7 points)	13.6%	17.9%	13.6%
1990 to 1999	10.1% (±5.0 points)	7.8%	12.8%	12.4%
1980 to 1989	4.9% (±4.3 points)	12.1%	14.7%	12.9%
1970 to 1979	15.8% (±6.9 points)	16.3%	13.1%	14.2%
1960 to 1969	4.6% (±4.7 points)	7.1%	7.7%	9.9%
1950 to 1959	14.1% (±7.3 points)	12.4%	6.6%	9.5%
1940 to 1949	16.0% (±8.4 points)	6.5%	2.7%	4.4%
1939 or earlier	17.3% (±7.2 points)	12.1%	3.1%	11.7%

In Cross Plains, the share of homes built before 1980 is not measurably different from Callahan County (54.4%).

It is also higher than in Texas (33.2%).

It is higher than the national figure (49.7%).

In Callahan County, Cross Plains ranks 2 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of homes built before 1980.

Statewide, it ranks 278 of 1,422.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Why the age of a home matters: lead-based paint

Federal law treats housing built before 1978 as likely to contain lead-based paint.

Before a lease or sale of most pre-1978 housing, the landlord or seller must disclose any known lead-based paint and hazards and give the tenant or buyer the EPA pamphlet (42 U.S.C. § 4852d; 40 CFR part 745, subpart F; 24 CFR part 35, subpart A).

A contractor paid to renovate, repair or paint a pre-1978 home must be a certified firm, use a certified renovator and follow lead-safe work practices under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E) whenever the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of painted surface in a room or more than 20 square feet outside; window replacement and demolition always count (40 CFR 745.83).

Certification comes from EPA, or from the state where EPA has authorized the state to run the program.

The Census Bureau groups construction by decade, so the share built before 1978 lies between the share built before 1970 (52.0%) and the share built before 1980 (67.8%).

Homes built before 1980 in places near Cross Plains

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Cross Plains
Place	Distance	Homes built before 1980	Compared with this place
Cross Plains	—	67.8% (±15.7 points)	—
Rising Star	12 mi	79.1% (±17.3 points)	Not measurably different
Putnam	17 mi	42.9% (±122.0 points)	Not measurably different
Cisco	21 mi	82.4% (±15.0 points)	Not measurably different
Lake Brownwood	22 mi	43.6% (±13.6 points)	Lower
Carbon	22 mi	46.6% (±18.5 points)	Not measurably different
Baird	23 mi	81.4% (±14.8 points)	Not measurably different
Coleman	25 mi	86.8% (±16.2 points)	Not measurably different
Clyde	28 mi	64.4% (±15.2 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Brownwood, TX (43.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes built before 1980 across Callahan County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes built before 1980
1	Baird	81.4% (±14.8 points)
2	Cross Plains	67.8% (±15.7 points)
3	Clyde	64.4% (±15.2 points)
4	Putnam	42.9% (±122.0 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Cross Plains

How old are most homes in Cross Plains?

67.8% of homes in Cross Plains, TX were built before 1980 (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Do homes in Cross Plains need a lead paint disclosure?

A home built before 1978 does, before it is rented or sold, unless an exemption applies (42 U.S.C. § 4852d); between 52.0% and 67.8% of homes in Cross Plains were built before then.

Does a contractor need lead certification to work on older homes in Cross Plains?

Yes, when the job disturbs more than 6 square feet of paint in a room or 20 square feet outside, or replaces a window: the firm must be certified and a certified renovator must direct the work under the Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR part 745, subpart E).

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Cross Plains town, Texas

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DP04_0017PE, DP04_0017PM, DP04_0018PE, DP04_0018PM, DP04_0019PE, DP04_0019PM, DP04_0020PE, DP04_0020PM, DP04_0021PE, DP04_0021PM, DP04_0022PE, DP04_0022PM, DP04_0023PE, DP04_0023PM, DP04_0024PE, DP04_0024PM, DP04_0025PE, DP04_0025PM, DP04_0026PE, DP04_0026PM

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