Plano, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Wayne County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
62 Population 111/sq mi density
$60,714 Median Income $23,576 per capita
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,714 median income, unemployment
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Plano, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,714
19% below
$23,576 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
96.6% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Plano Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
82%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plano a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plano residents earn a median household income of $60,714 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,576. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Education

27.6% of adults in Plano hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 36.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population62
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,714
Per Capita$23,576
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$123,449
Housing Units30
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,502/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
Elevation1,034 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Plano was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.