The approximate coordinates for the Town of Cross City is located in North Central Florida at 29°38′7″N 83°7′29″W / 29.63528°N 83.12472°W / 29.63528; -83.12472 (29.6806, –83.0897).

[6] According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), all land.

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild winters.

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 1,689 people, 1,064 households, and 701 families residing in the town.

[12] As of the 2010 United States census, there were 1,728 people, 448 households, and 287 families residing in the town.