At a Glance
Median Income
$60,714
$23,576 per capita
Violent Crime
295/100K
4,144/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
29.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plano a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
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. The unemployment rate stands at 29.8% (728% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Plano reports 295 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,144/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population62
Median Age22.9 yrs
Density111/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans47.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,714
Per Capita$23,576
Unemployment29.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$316M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$115,517
Housing Units30
Rent Burden24.6%
Crime
F
Violent295/100K
Property4,144/100K
Health
Obesity44.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,502/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband24.0%
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.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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