At a Glance
Median Income
$140,313
$49,020 per capita
Home Value
$285,400
Zillow: $361,866
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
11.9% smoking rate
How Plattville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plattville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plattville a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plattville residents earn a median household income of $140,313 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,020. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,463 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plattville is $285,400 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,866. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
27.8% of adults in Plattville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plattville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population200
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$140,313
Per Capita$49,020
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,408M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$285,400
Rent
Ownership94.8%
Zillow$361,866
Housing Units67
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death4,543/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation602 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute37 min
Broadband94.8%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Plattville was founded in 1860.
The median home in Plattville was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.348 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.