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Plainville, IN


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Plainville, Indiana

Plainville, Indiana, in Daviess county, is 41 miles SW of Bloomington, Indiana (center to center) and 84 miles NW of Louisville, Kentucky. The town is home to some 513 residents.

The People and Families of Plainville

In Plainville, about 64% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plainville had a median family income of $45,455.

Plainville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Plainville was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the town as the average housing age is high. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Plainville. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Plainville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Plainville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Indiana):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
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Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
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Comparative Profile of Plainville, IN

Comparing Plainville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Indiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Senior Citizens810
Well-Paid Single Men75
Male Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women64
Age of the Population68
Female Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better77
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty64
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing810
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone44
Housing Recently Built22
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