At a Glance
Median Income
$45,750
$27,752 per capita
Violent Crime
580/100K
1,134/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.5%
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
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?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
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 9.5% (164% 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.
Safety & Crime
Plover reports 580 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,134/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population46
Median Age65.1 yrs
Density82/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans42.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,750
Per Capita$27,752
Unemployment9.5%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$642M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$144,872
Housing Units57
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent580/100K
Property1,134/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,324/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband29.0%
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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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