Plainfield, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
379 Population 1,115/sq mi density
$75,500 Median Income $35,758 per capita
$132,700 Home Value $228,855 Zillow
$682 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,700 home value, $682/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainfield, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,500
0% below
$35,758 per capita
Home Value
$132,700
53% below
Zillow: $228,855
Median Rent
$682/mo
41% below
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
67% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.0%
178% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Plainfield Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plainfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
100%
Home Value
47%
Rent
59%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
278%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plainfield 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

Plainfield residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,758. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0% (178% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 749 business establishments, including 48 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plainfield is $132,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,855. Median rent is $682/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.

Education

11.1% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population379
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,115/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$75,500
Per Capita$35,758
Unemployment10.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,011

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,700
Rent$682
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$228,855
Housing Units199
Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,009/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation941 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Plainfield was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.412 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.