At a Glance
Median Income
$45,750
$27,752 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.3% smoking rate
How Plover Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plover's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plover a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plover residents earn a median household income of $45,750 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,752. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Education
13.2% of adults in Plover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plover has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$27,752
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$144,872
Housing Units57
Rent Burden23.1%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation1,208 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Plover was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.