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Plum Creek, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Radford city County
Plum Creek, VA
At a Glance
How Plum Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plum Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Plum Creek a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plum Creek residents earn a median household income of $38,915 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,895. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 372 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plum Creek is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,350. Median rent is $872/month, with 48.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Plum Creek reports 593 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,146/100K.
Education
4.0% of adults in Plum Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher (88% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plum Creek has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.