At a Glance
Median Income
$85,938
$49,433 per capita
Home Value
$223,600
Zillow: $320,397
Median Rent
$972/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
18.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plain a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.7% (53% 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 $320,397. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population776
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density853/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,938
Per Capita$49,433
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$1,660M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,065
Housing
A+
Home Value$223,600
Rent$972
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$320,397
Housing Units336
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
Elevation797 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 53%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Plain was founded in 1850.
The median home in Plain was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Tri-County Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.