At a Glance
Median Income
$83,139
$40,730 per capita
Home Value
$244,500
Zillow: $355,885
Median Rent
$1,041/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
77/100K
1,125/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
12.9% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plover residents earn a median household income of $83,139 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,730. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,939 business establishments, including 217 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plover is $244,500 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,885. Median rent is $1,041/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Plover reports 77 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,125/100K.
Education
40.3% of adults in Plover hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plover has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,713
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,289/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,139
Per Capita$40,730
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$5,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,094
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,500
Rent$1,041
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$355,885
Housing Units5,823
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent77/100K
Property1,125/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation1,077 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute18 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Plover was founded in 1844.
The median home in Plover was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Appleton International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 217 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.