Plano, IA

Iowa

Plano is a small town in Iowa with a population of 62. Residents earn $60,714 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
62 Population 111/sq mi density
$60,714 Median Income $23,576 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $115,517 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,714 median income, 29.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,714
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $95,000
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.6%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 29.8%
728% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.8%
61% lower than US avg

How Plano Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population62
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 50%
Veterans47.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,714
Per Capita$23,576
Unemployment29.8%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$316M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$115,517
Housing Units30

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,034 ft (315 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband24.0%
Libraries4

Is Plano a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plano receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Plano offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plano is $60,714, 19% below the national average of $75,149. At 29.8%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plano is $95,000, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Plano experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Plano has a population of 62 with a density of 111 people per square mile. The median age is 22.9 years, 41% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (50%).

Population

62
Total Population
111
People / sq mi
22.9yrs
Median Age
41% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.3%
Female 59.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Plano vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.2%
21% above US avg
Spanish4.8%
64% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plano vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plano is $60,714, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 29.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Plano vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,714
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,576
Avg Weekly Wage$968
IRS Avg AGI$57,510

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment29.8%
728% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.8%
61% below US avg
Establishments (County)185
County GDP$316M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare11
Retail22
Manufacturing5

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,250
7% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.2 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plano is $95,000, 66% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $115,517.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$95,000
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$115,517

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units30
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,250
7% below US avg
Effective Rate3.42%
Plano has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F
8% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,034 ft (315 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates40.7556°N, 93.0469°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19185
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 57.2-point margin. 24.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.8%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 57.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.6%
18% below US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density111/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access24.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities11
Restaurants8
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.2 min
Drive Alone68.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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