La Plata, MD
Living in La Plata
Bikeability19
Walkability19
Commute18
Public Transit31
Affordability20
Public Safety45
Airports100
Hospitals40
Colleges76
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.4kPopulation+880 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black29%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty
37 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more14%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military2%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$330kMedian Home Value-$39k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$293 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached53%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K35%
$400K to $499K20%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas2%
Utility gas13%
Crime
Violent Crime in La Plata
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Charles County45
Property Crime in La Plata
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Charles County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 38 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 39 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in La Plata
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding24
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near La Plata, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near La Plata, MD
Grace Lutheran School
1 miles, SE
Archbishop Neale School
1 miles, SW
High Road School of Southern Maryland
2 miles, S
Smca
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near La Plata, MD
Strayer University-Maryland
20 miles, N
DeVry University-Virginia
22 miles, N
Chamberlain University-Virginia
22 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near La Plata, MD
Fort Belvoir Community Hospital
15 miles, NW
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital
15 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near La Plata, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
22 miles, N
Washington Dulles International Airport
38 miles, NW
Richmond International Airport
74 miles, S