Plumwood, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Plumwood is a small town in Ohio with a population of 289. Residents earn $86,638 per year, which is 15% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
289 Population 466/sq mi density
$86,638 Median Income $27,815 per capita
$304,800 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$86,638 median income, 20.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$304,800 home value
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $86,638
15% higher than US avg
Home Value $304,800
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.9%
59% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 20.9%
481% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.5%
64% lower than US avg

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

People

Population289
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density466/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$86,638
Per Capita$27,815
Unemployment20.9%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$6,200M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$304,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity37.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation1,005 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.9%
High School+73.6%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Libraries3

Is Plumwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plumwood receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Plumwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plumwood is $86,638, 15% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 20.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plumwood is $304,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Plumwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 24.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Plumwood has a population of 289 with a density of 466 people per square mile. The median age is 36.2 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.3%).

Population

289
Total Population
466
People / sq mi
36.2yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.8%
Female 60.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Plumwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plumwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plumwood is $86,638, which is 15% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 20.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Plumwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$86,638
15% above US avg
Per Capita Income$27,815
Avg Weekly Wage$1,424
IRS Avg AGI$106,735

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment20.9%
481% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.5%
64% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,580
County GDP$6,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants95
Healthcare91
Retail132
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,685
120% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.52%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.0 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Plumwood is $304,800, 8% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$304,800
8% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$118
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,685
120% above US avg
Effective Rate2.52%
In Plumwood, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.6% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes11.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Asthma12.1%
COPD8.1%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress20.9%
Physical Distress14.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.2%
Checkup Rate77.7%
Premature Death5,567/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access79.7%
Healthcare Facilities91

Crime Rates: Plumwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Plumwood has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall24.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,005 ft (306 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density466/sq mi
Coordinates40.0088°N, 83.4148°W
County FIPS39159
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 29.6-point margin. 88.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.3%
D 34.7%

Winner: Republican by 29.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.9%
59% below US avg
High School+73.6%
School Test Score5.90
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density466/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities91
Restaurants95
Retail Stores132

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.0 min
Drive Alone91.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.2%

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