At a Glance
Median Income
$166,641
$132,536 per capita
Home Value
$606,100
Zillow: $448,786
Bachelor's Degree+
44.4%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
14.4% smoking rate
How Mountain Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mountain Plains a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mountain Plains residents earn a median household income of $166,641 , which is 122% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $132,536. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,630 business establishments, including 155 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain Plains is $606,100 , 115% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $448,786. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Education
44.4% of adults in Mountain Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain Plains has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 21.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population412
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$166,641
Per Capita$132,536
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,848M
Avg Weekly Wage$965
Housing
A+
Home Value$606,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$448,786
Housing Units175
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,603/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain21.4 in/yr
Elevation4,292 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 33%
Commute18 min
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Mountain Plains was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Ellsworth Afb (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
There are 155 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.