At a Glance
Median Income
$51,667
$27,280 per capita
Home Value
$90,700
Zillow: $127,410
Median Rent
$793/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plainville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 5.7% (58% 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 $127,410. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population405
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density1,157/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,667
Per Capita$27,280
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$2,274M
Avg Weekly Wage$955
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,700
Rent$793
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$127,410
Housing Units196
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,724/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
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.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.