At a Glance
Median Income
$28,000
$21,033 per capita
Home Value
$46,200
Zillow: $344,099
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
10.1% smoking rate
How Placedo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Placedo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Placedo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Placedo residents earn a median household income of $28,000 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,033. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,416 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Placedo is $46,200 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,099. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
6.1% of adults in Placedo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
82.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Placedo has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population503
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$28,000
Per Capita$21,033
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$46,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$344,099
Housing Units269
Rent Burden29.4%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation52 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+82.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Broadband26.9%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Placedo was built in 1965.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.