Plainfield Town, MA
Living in Plainfield Town
Bikeability10
Walkability14
Commute13
Public Transit19
Affordability43
Public Safety83
Airports32
Hospitals42
Colleges65
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
661Population+50 (2010–19)
52 y Median Age
46%College-Educated+12% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black<1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate26%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$2.3k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty
38 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector51%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Sales and office13%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$240kMedian Home Value+$4.6k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent-$124 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
LP gas23%
Solar energy2%
Utility gas3%
Wood38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plainfield Town
United States45
Massachusetts37
Springfield Metro Area57
Hampshire County33
Property Crime in Plainfield Town
United States48
Massachusetts28
Springfield Metro Area42
Hampshire County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump35%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 3 | 17 |
| Feb | 23 | 3 | 14 |
| Mar | 31 | 4 | 12 |
| Apr | 44 | 4 | 4 |
| May | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 4 | 4 |
| Dec | 26 | 4 | 15 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plainfield Town
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding81
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plainfield Town, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plainfield Town, MA
St Stanislaus Kostka School
13 miles, NW
St Agnes Academy
13 miles, W
Berkshire Hills Sda School
14 miles, W
Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech
16 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Plainfield Town, MA
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts
16 miles, NW
Smith College
20 miles, SE
Williams College
20 miles, NW
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plainfield Town, MA
Berkshire Medical Center
17 miles, W
Baystate Franklin Medical Center
18 miles, E
Cooley Dickinson Hospital Inc,The
18 miles, SE
Holyoke Medical Center
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Plainfield Town, MA
Bradley International Airport
41 miles, S
Albany International Airport
48 miles, W
Worcester Regional Airport
56 miles, E
Manchester Airport
81 miles, E