At a Glance
Median Income
$33,125
$30,835 per capita
Home Value
$209,400
Zillow: $193,590
Violent Crime
350/100K
1,444/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.9%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
302 sunny days/yr
How Plush Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plush's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plush a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plush residents earn a median household income of $33,125 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,835. 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 357 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plush is $209,400 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,590. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Plush reports 350 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,444/100K.
Education
6.9% of adults in Plush hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plush has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population31
Median Age69.1 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans31.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$33,125
Per Capita$30,835
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$481M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
B
Home Value$209,400
Rent
Ownership52.0%
Zillow$193,590
Housing Units63
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent350/100K
Property1,444/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,124/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain15.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,489 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.9%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute7 min
Broadband25.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Plush was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.