Plainfield, IA
Living in Plainfield
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute68
Public Transit2
Affordability99
Public Safety56
Airports5
Hospitals78
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools95
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
517Population+15 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age
12%College-Educated
69%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate41%
Some College45%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income+$4.9k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K22%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office29%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$546Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
80%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached96%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
Utility gas81%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plainfield
United States45
Iowa35
Waterloo Metro Area51
Bremer County60
Property Crime in Plainfield
United States48
Iowa43
Waterloo Metro Area43
Bremer County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plainfield
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado18
Blizzard7
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plainfield, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plainfield, IA
St Paul's Lutheran School
9 miles, S
Immaculate Conception School
17 miles, NW
St Joseph Community School
19 miles, NE
Community Lutheran School
20 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Plainfield, IA
Wartburg College
8 miles, S
University of Northern Iowa
23 miles, S
Allen College
24 miles, SE
Purdue University Global-Cedar Falls
26 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plainfield, IA
Waverly Health Center
9 miles, S
Floyd County Medical Center
16 miles, NW
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
19 miles, NE
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Plainfield, IA
Waterloo Regional Airport
21 miles, S
Rochester International Airport
74 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
79 miles, SE
La Crosse Regional Airport
96 miles, NE