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Plain, WI
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Plain, WI
At a Glance
How Plain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Plain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plain residents earn a median household income of $85,938 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,433. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 722 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plain is $223,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,363. Median rent is $972/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Plain reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 786/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Plain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plain has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.