At a Glance
Median Income
$126,250
$42,479 per capita
Home Value
$532,300
Zillow: $629,758
Median Rent
$2,184/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
57/100K
1,706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
316 sunny days/yr
How Plain City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plain City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plain City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plain City residents earn a median household income of $126,250 , which is 68% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,479. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plain City is $532,300 , 89% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $629,758. Median rent is $2,184/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Plain City reports 57 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,706/100K.
Education
31.5% of adults in Plain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plain City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,101
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density669/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,250
Per Capita$42,479
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A
Home Value$532,300
Rent$2,184
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$629,758
Housing Units2,325
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent57/100K
Property1,706/100K
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain18.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,217 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute22 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Plain City was founded in 1859.
The median home in Plain City was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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