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Plainville, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
405 Population 1,157/sq mi density
$51,667 Median Income $27,280 per capita
$90,700 Home Value $123,451 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
451 Violent Crime/100K 5,208 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,700 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
451 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainville, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,667
31% below
$27,280 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
68% below
Zillow: $123,451
Median Rent
$793/mo
32% below
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
451/100K
19% above
5,208/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Plainville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plainville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
69%
Home Value
32%
Rent
68%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plainville a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plainville residents earn a median household income of $51,667 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,280. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 978 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plainville is $90,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,451. Median rent is $793/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Plainville reports 451 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,208/100K.

Education

10.1% of adults in Plainville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plainville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$27,280
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$793
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$123,451
Housing Units196
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent451/100K
Property5,208/100K

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,724/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation471 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband78.2%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Plainville was founded in 1855.
The median home in Plainville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.