At a Glance
Median Income
$53,578
$31,461 per capita
Home Value
$130,400
Zillow: $169,142
Bachelor's Degree+
4.3%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plainfield a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 $53,578 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,461. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 746 business establishments, including 53 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainfield is $130,400 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,142. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
4.3% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population160
Median Age65.2 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,578
Per Capita$31,461
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$966
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,400
Rent
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$169,142
Housing Units98
Rent Burden25.8%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,619/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation791 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.3%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute19 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainfield was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Akron-Canton Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.