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Plainville, KS


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Plainville, Kansas

Plainville, Kansas, in Rooks county, is 150 miles NW of Wichita, Kansas. The city is home to some 2,029 residents.

The People and Families of Plainville

In Plainville, about 60% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Plainville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plainville had a median family income of $35,673.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($100) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Plainville. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Plainville can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the city.

Plainville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 75% of the housing in Plainville was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Plainville, 93% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Plainville let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyPlainville Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 8%Plainville Low Property Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Plainville Affordability of Rents
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Plainville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Plainville, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population87
Female Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men52
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults64
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
People Living Alone76
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
Housing Recently Built45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime89
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