At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$33,171 per capita
Violent Crime
299/100K
1,580/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
60.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.5%
9.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
300 sunny days/yr
How Plum Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plum's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plum a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plum residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,171. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 860 business establishments, including 95 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Plum reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,580/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Plum hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
60.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plum has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population256
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$33,171
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,143M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,067
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$386,100
Housing Units145
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property1,580/100K
Health
Obesity33.5%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking9.8%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,257/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days300/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation321 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+60.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Plum was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Austin-Bergstrom International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.484 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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