Population

Village population per 2000 census	3,084
Change since 1990	30.6%
Change since 1980	43.0%
Change from 1980 to 1990	9.6%
County population per 2000 census	426,526
Change since 1990	16.2%
Change since 1980	31.8%
Change from 1980 to 1990	13.5%

Cross Plains, - Population

1980	2,175
1990	2,367
2000	3,084
2005	3,452
2010	3,503 (projected)
2020	4,091 (projected)
2025	4,410 (projected)

Dane Co. - Population

1980	323,545
1990	367,085
2000	426,526
2001	431,815
2010	464,930 (projected)
2020	510,155 (projected)
2025	532,770 (projected)

Education

Cross Plains is part of the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District. It is comprised of 10 schools that serve Cross Plains, Middleton, Berry, Springfield and Westport. Three schools are available for Cross Plains students: Park Elementary (K-5), Glacier Creek Middle School (6-8) and Middleton High School (9-12). Middleton High School has more that 1,000 students, 75 teachers and other support specialists. About 70% of its graduates continue their education at colleges and universities. The district offers a range of educational and extracurricular opportunities to meet the needs of all students. A variety of sports programs and other activities are available.

A Catholic grade school, St. Francis Xavier, is also available (PreK-8th). Serving the parish and community since 1857, St. Francis offers a curriculum based on State and Diocesan Standards. In addition to standard courses: Art, Computers, Music, Physical Education, and Spanish are taught. Special education programs are offered to help children with special learning styles.

Beyond high school, the area offers excellent opportunities for students to obtain training for skilled, semi-skilled and professional occupations. These highly rated educational facilities provide skilled labor for area businesses. The University of Wisconsin (UW), one of the nation's leading universities, is located within commuting distance of Cross Plains. The 1,000-acre Madison campus is home to more than 45,000 students and has long been a leader in both research and academic excellence. A state university campus is conveniently located in Platteville. UW centers are also easily accessible in Baraboo and Richland Center. Madison Area Technical College has provided local industries with many well-trained employees. More than 68,000 students are enrolled in 83 vocational and technical programs.
Other educational opportunities in the area include three private institutions: Edgewood College, Wisconsin School of Electronics and Madison Business College.

Trade and Commerce

For the past 10 years Cross Plains has actively pursued new development and built a strong economic base.
    Proximity to the Greater Madison Metropolitan Area, the second-largest market in the state, provides many business opportunities.
    Most retail and service firms are located in the Highway 14 Business District. Companies benefit from easy access to Minneapolis, Milwaukee and Chicago. Businesses in the area serve local residents and many travelers.
    The Bourbon Road District is evolving into a commercial corridor for Cross Plains.

Medical Facilities

    Health care for residents is available at the Cross Plains Clinic and in the neighboring communities of Black Earth and Middleton. Physicians in these areas are affiliated with one or more hospitals in Madison. Proximity to several facilities gives residents access to a wide variety of medical services. Dental and Orthodontic services are also available in the area.
    The village operates a high-quality emergency medical service(EMS) program. It's staffed by 20 dedicated volunteers.
    Cross Plains is located near the Madison medical community, which is one of the largest sites for medical research and treatment.
    The University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics and the Veterans Administration Hospital serve people nationwide as well as local residents. The University of Wisconsin Center for Health Sciences is noted for its Nobel Prize-winning work in medicine, genetics, and cancer research.
    A wide range of medical specialties is found in Madison including organ transplants, cancer therapy, cardiac care, diagnostic radiology techniques and laser surgery for eye disorders. The University's Clinical Cancer Center is one of only 20 federally designated cancer centers. It provides the most innovative treatment methods available in the country.

Government

Type: Village
Personnel: 16
Police Dept. (personnel): 5
Fire Dept. (personnel): 40
Fire insurance rating: 5
Community master plan: Yes
Zoning regulation: Yes
Planning Commission: Yes
Tax incremental financing: Yes
Industrial revenue bonds: Yes
Central post office facility: Yes
Cross Plains is governed by a Village Board, consisting of a village president and six trustees elected at large. The board meets at 7 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month.
Various committees meet as well and they are advisory to the Village Board. They are:

Plan
Police
Public Facilities
Personnel
Finance/Risk Management
Aging
Library Board
PRC

2004 Property Taxes

Net rate per $1,000	$21.16
Real property total value	$229,825
Assessment ratio	.93256%

Other Taxes (type and rate)

State retail sales tax	5.0%
County sales tax	0.5%
Total	5.5%

Individual income tax:

(minimum)	4.9%
(maximum)	6.93%

Corporate income tax

7.9%

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Population and Education