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Plains, KS
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Plains, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Plains a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plains residents earn a median household income of $75,500 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,533. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 169 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plains is $127,700 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,252. Median rent is $785/month, with 13.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Plains reports 380 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,783/100K.
Education
20.2% of adults in Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 71.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plains has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.