Median Income
$75,500
0% lower than US avg
Home Value
$132,700
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
11.1%
67% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$682
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment
7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
45% lower than US avg
How Plainfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population379
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,115/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$35,758
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,581M
Commute22 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$682
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$215,615
Health
Obesity40.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain35.4 in/yr
Elevation941 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+95.8%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Libraries7
Is Plainfield a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Plainfield receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Plainfield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Plainfield is $75,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Plainfield is $132,700, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Plainfield has a population of 379 with a density of 1,115 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.8%), with 1.3% Hispanic.
Population
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Plainfield vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Plainfield vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Plainfield is $75,500, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
Income: Plainfield vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $75,500 |
| 0% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,758 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,011 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,332 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% |
| 45% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 749 |
| County GDP | $1,581M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 48 |
| Healthcare | 73 |
| Retail | 72 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,930 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.72% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 22.1 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
The median home value in Plainfield is $132,700, 53% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $682 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $215,615.
Home Values
| Census Median | $132,700 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $215,615 |
| Median List Price | $144,000 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
| Median List Price | $144,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $130 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $682 |
| 41% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,930 |
| 41% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 3.72% |
In Plainfield, 40.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Plainfield vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 21.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.9% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,009/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 73.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 73 |
Crime Rates: Plainfield vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
Safety Score
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 35.4 inches |
| 7% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8445°N, 92.5357°W |
| County FIPS | 19017 |