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Plainville, IL

Illinois

Plainville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 212. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
212 Population 883/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $32,579 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $163,389 Zillow
$688 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $688/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,900
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $688
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.6%
28% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.6%
71% lower than US avg

How Plainville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population212
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$32,579
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$4,661M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$688
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$163,389
Housing Units108
Rent Burden33.5%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking14.7%
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.4 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation690 ft (210 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.0%
Libraries5

Is Plainville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plainville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Plainville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plainville is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plainville is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $688 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Plainville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Plainville has a population of 212 with a density of 883 people per square mile. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%).

Population

212
Total Population
883
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.5%
Female 42.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Plainville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plainville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plainville is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Plainville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,579
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
IRS Avg AGI$75,579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.6%
28% above US avg
Poverty Rate3.6%
71% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,747
County GDP$4,661M

Business (County)

Restaurants161
Healthcare158
Retail252
Manufacturing76

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,297
80% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.50%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plainville is $96,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $688 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $163,389.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,900
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$163,389

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$688
41% below US avg
Rent Burden33.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.2%
Housing Units108
Median Year Built1945

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,297
80% above US avg
Effective Rate6.50%
In Plainville, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 23.5% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plainville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.3%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress18.2%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep35.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.7%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Primary Care1:955
Dentists1:1,177
Mental Health1:316
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits67.7%
Premature Death8,699/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access77.5%
Healthcare Facilities158
Plainville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.4 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.4 inches
4% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation690 ft (210 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates39.7848°N, 91.1816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17001
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.4-point margin. 83.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73%
D 25.6%

Winner: Republican by 47.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+1.2%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density883/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities158
Restaurants161
Retail Stores252

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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