Plainville, KS
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Plainville, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Plainville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plainville residents earn a median household income of $60,526 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,089. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 202 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainville is $89,000 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,659. Median rent is $767/month, with 17.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Plainville reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 259/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Plainville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches.