At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$51,805 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
Zillow: $278,447
Median Rent
$900/mo
13.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.0% smoking rate
How Plankinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plankinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plankinton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plankinton residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,805. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 102 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plankinton is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,447. Median rent is $900/month, with 13.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
24.8% of adults in Plankinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(26% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plankinton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population637
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density838/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born12.1%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$51,805
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$156M
Avg Weekly Wage$805
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$900
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$278,447
Housing Units297
Rent Burden13.5%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,790/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
Elevation1,520 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute18 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Plankinton was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
12.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.