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Plain City, OH


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Plain City, Ohio

Plain City, Ohio, in Madison county, is 17 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Columbus metro area, the village is not an isolated village. Plain City is home to some 2,832 residents.

The People and Families of Plain City

In Plain City, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plain City had a median family income of $51,007.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($850) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Plain City. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Plain City can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the village.

Plain City Housing

According to the 2000 census, 59% of the housing in Plain City was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the village, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Plain City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Plain City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Plain City Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 16%Plain City Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Plain City People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Plain City Well-Paid Single Men
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Plain City Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Plain City, OH

Comparing Plain City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity56
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income87
People Above Poverty87
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built68
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime89
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