Plains, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Meade County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
1,308
Population
1,308/sq mi density
$75,500
Median Income
$27,533 per capita
$127,700
Home Value
$139,479 Zillow
$785
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$75,500 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,700 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Top Industries in Plains (5)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Construction
184 jobs
13 firms
$61,897/yr
Transportation & Warehousing
152 jobs
10 firms
$102,793/yr
Retail Trade
111 jobs
15 firms
$20,061/yr
Manufacturing
41 jobs
8 firms
$45,377/yr
Other Services
35 jobs
13 firms
$36,983/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Transportation & Warehousing
2.33
Construction
2.27
Other Services
0.75
Retail Trade
0.72
Manufacturing
0.32
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 184 | 13 | $1,190 | $61,897 | 2.27 |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 152 | 10 | $1,977 | $102,793 | 2.33 |
| Retail Trade | 111 | 15 | $386 | $20,061 | 0.72 |
| Manufacturing | 41 | 8 | $873 | $45,377 | 0.32 |
| Other Services | 35 | 13 | $711 | $36,983 | 0.75 |