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Plainfield, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Bremer County County
Plainfield, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Plainfield a Good Place to Live?
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 7.0% (94% 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 $215,615. 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.
Safety & Crime
Plainfield reports 544 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,492/100K.
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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.