At a Glance
Median Income
$71,641
$34,684 per capita
Home Value
$165,700
Zillow: $323,708
Median Rent
$860/mo
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
317/100K
158/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.7%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Platte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Platte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Platte a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Platte residents earn a median household income of $71,641 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,684. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Platte is $165,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,708. Median rent is $860/month, with 23.9% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Platte reports 317 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 158/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.7% of adults in Platte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Platte has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population1,310
Median Age32.9 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,641
Per Capita$34,684
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,700
Rent$860
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$323,708
Housing Units602
Rent Burden23.9%
Crime
F
Violent317/100K
Property158/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary79/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death16,779/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain25.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,602 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.7%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute7 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Platte was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Mitchell Municipal (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.