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Plainfield, WI
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Plainfield, WI
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 $50,357 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,463. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 571 business establishments, including 67 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainfield is $95,500 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,063. Median rent is $845/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Plainfield reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
6.3% of adults in Plainfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainfield has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.