Plainfield, OH

Ohio

Plainfield is a small town in Ohio with a population of 160. Residents earn $53,578 per year, which is 29% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
160 Population 410/sq mi density
$53,578 Median Income $31,461 per capita
$130,400 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,578 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,400 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $53,578
29% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,400
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 4.3%
87% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.5%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.5%
80% lower than US avg

How Plainfield Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population160
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans2.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,578
Per Capita$31,461
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,663M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Health

Obesity38.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.8%
Heart Disease5.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation791 ft (241 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+89.9%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries3

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 low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. 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 $53,578, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plainfield is $130,400, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Plainfield experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches, including 15.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Plainfield has a population of 160 with a density of 410 people per square mile. The median age is 65.2 years, 68% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 1.9% Hispanic.

Population

160
Total Population
410
People / sq mi
65.2yrs
Median Age
68% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Plainfield vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plainfield vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plainfield is $53,578, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Plainfield vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$53,578
29% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,461
Avg Weekly Wage$966
IRS Avg AGI$55,302

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.5%
80% below US avg
Establishments (County)746
County GDP$1,663M

Business (County)

Restaurants53
Healthcare82
Retail96
Manufacturing54

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,875
11% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.97%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.2 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plainfield is $130,400, 54% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,400
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied86.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,875
11% above US avg
Effective Rate2.97%
In Plainfield, 38.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.8% report depression. 27.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plainfield vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.5%
20% above US avg
Diabetes10.7%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma10.9%
COPD7.3%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity27.0%
Depression27.8%
Mental Distress19.2%
Physical Distress13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate76.6%
Premature Death10,619/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access44.1%
Healthcare Facilities82
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.5°F
5% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.6 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall15.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation791 ft (241 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density410/sq mi
Coordinates40.2051°N, 81.7182°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 4.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 52.2-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.7%
D 23.5%

Winner: Republican by 52.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+4.3%
87% below US avg
High School+89.9%
School Test Score5.90
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density410/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities82
Restaurants53
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.2 min
Drive Alone84.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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