Median Income
$38,131
49% lower than US avg
Home Value
$253,500
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
13.2%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$875
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.8%
13% lower than US avg
How Plains Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population713
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Largest GroupWhite 37%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,131
Per Capita$15,037
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$84M
Commute26 min
Housing
C+
Home Value$253,500
Rent$875
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$112,213
Health
Obesity40.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
AQI44 (Good)
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation500 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+80.9%
School Score4.92
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Is Plains a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Plains receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Plains has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Plains is $38,131, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Plains is $253,500, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.6x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
13.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Plains enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Plains has a population of 713 with a density of 880 people per square mile. The median age is 42.4 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (59.7%), with 36.9% White, 1.5% Hispanic.
Population
42.4yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
The median household income in Plains is $38,131, which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $38,131 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $15,037 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,085 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $43,711 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.8% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 45 |
| County GDP | $84M |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,900 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.75% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.0 min |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
The median home value in Plains is $253,500, 10% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $875 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $112,213.
Home Values
| Census Median | $253,500 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $112,213 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 25% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $979 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,023 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,203 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,524 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,775 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,900 |
| 46% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 0.75% |
In Plains, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 20.2% report depression. 32.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Plains vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 40.8% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 14.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 41.0% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 13.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.3% |
| Depression | 20.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 96.5% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 78.8% |
| Premature Death | 15,714/100K |
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Plains vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
Safety Score
Plains has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 50.7 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 500 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 880/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0331°N, 84.3945°W |
| County FIPS | 13307 |