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Plains, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Yoakum County County
Plains, TX
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 $74,187 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,333. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 277 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plains is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,168. Median rent is $858/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Plains reports 128 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,236/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plains has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.