At a Glance
Median Income
$99,375
$42,802 per capita
Home Value
$228,900
Zillow: $371,752
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
15.9% smoking rate
How Plato Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plato's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plato a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plato residents earn a median household income of $99,375 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,802. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,049 business establishments, including 68 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plato is $228,900 , 19% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,752. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
21.7% of adults in Plato hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plato has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population193
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density551/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,375
Per Capita$42,802
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,397M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$228,900
Rent
Ownership98.8%
Zillow$371,752
Housing Units107
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,843/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.5 in/yr
Elevation999 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Plato was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.