At a Glance
Home Value
$116,400
Zillow: $122,955
Median Rent
$609/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
20.9% smoking rate
How Plaucheville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plaucheville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plaucheville a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plaucheville is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,955. Median rent is $609/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
14.1% of adults in Plaucheville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plaucheville has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population197
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$35,446
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$3,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
Home Value$116,400
Rent$609
Ownership55.0%
Zillow$122,955
Housing Units114
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation46 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute38 min
Broadband62.2%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Plaucheville was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.