Indiana
Plainville is a small town in Indiana with a population of 405. Residents earn $51,667 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Plainville receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Plainville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plainville is $51,667, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Plainville is $90,700, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.1% 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 6/10.
Plainville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches, including 18.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,667 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,280 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $955 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,620 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 978 |
| County GDP | $2,274M |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Healthcare | 74 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,847 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.14% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |
| Census Median | $90,700 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $123,451 |
| Census Median Rent | $793 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 61.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,847 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.14% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.7% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,724/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.6 inches |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 18.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 471 ft (144 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8048°N, 87.1515°W |
| County FIPS | 18027 |
Winner: Republican by 64.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.1% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,157/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.2% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 74 |
| Restaurants | 63 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.6% |