At a Glance
Median Income
$38,131
$15,037 per capita
Home Value
$253,500
Zillow: $125,618
Median Rent
$875/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
80.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
17.8% smoking rate
How Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plains a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plains residents earn a median household income of $38,131 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,037. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 45 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plains is $253,500 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $125,618. Median rent is $875/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
13.2% of adults in Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
80.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 50.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population713
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density880/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$38,131
Per Capita$15,037
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$84M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
C+
Home Value$253,500
Rent$875
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$125,618
Housing Units308
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain50.7 in/yr
Elevation500 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+80.9%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 41%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Plains was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Southwest Georgia Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.