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Plum, TX

Texas · Fayette County

Plum is a small town in Texas with a population of 256. Residents earn $71,250 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
256 Population 73/sq mi density
$71,250 Median Income $33,171 per capita
$308,600 Home Value
69°F Avg Temperature 300 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$308,600 home value
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,250
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $308,600
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.5%
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Plum Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population256
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 43%
Veterans24.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$33,171
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,143M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$308,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units145
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity33.5%
Uninsured17.2%
Smoking9.8%
Depression21.1%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation321 ft (98 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+60.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries3

Is Plum a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plum receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Plum offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plum is $71,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plum is $308,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 60.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Plum enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 300 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Plum has a population of 256 with a density of 73 people per square mile. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (42.6%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

256
Total Population
73
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
3.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 64.1%
Female 35.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Plum vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only55.3%
30% below US avg
Spanish44.7%
234% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Plum vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plum is $71,250, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Plum vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,250
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$33,171
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
IRS Avg AGI$89,567

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)860
County GDP$2,143M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare72
Retail109
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,318
109% above US avg
Cost of Living97.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.37%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Plum is $308,600, 9% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$308,600
9% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units145
Median Year Built1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,318
109% above US avg
Effective Rate2.37%
In Plum, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.2% of residents lack health insurance. 9.8% are current smokers. 21.1% report depression. 22.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Plum vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure28.8%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.3%
Cancer6.3%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking9.8%
30% below US avg
Binge Drinking18.7%
Physical Inactivity22.8%
Depression21.1%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep36.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.8%
Uninsured17.2%
100% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,086
Dentists1:1,916
Mental Health1:1,960
Checkup Rate73.6%
Dental Visits60.5%
Premature Death9,257/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access52.0%
Healthcare Facilities72
Plum has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. The area enjoys 300 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall0.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation321 ft (98 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates29.9323°N, 96.9812°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFayette County County
County FIPS48149
Plum is located in Fayette County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 61.4-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.3%
D 18.9%

Winner: Republican by 61.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
48% below US avg
High School+60.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density73/sq mi
Total Area3.5 sq mi
CountyFayette County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities72
Restaurants95
Retail Stores109

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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