Plains, PA
Living in Plains
Bikeability16
Walkability39
Commute97
Public Transit22
Affordability88
Public Safety73
Airports7
Hospitals42
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation-117 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian87%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household53%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office28%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$97kMedian Home Value+$7.9k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$594Median Monthly Rent+$150 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units13%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K5%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke4%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Crime
Violent Crime in Plains
United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24
Property Crime in Plains
United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 3 | 14 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 10 |
| Mar | 35 | 3 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 29 | 3 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Plains
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding44
Tornado8
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Plains, PA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Plains, PA
New Story School
2 miles, N
Genesis School
2 miles, W
Little People Daycare School
2 miles, SW
Graham Academy
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Plains, PA
Hospitals
Hospitals near Plains, PA
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
1 miles, SW
First Hospital of Wyoming Valley
2 miles, W
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
2 miles, SE
Geisinger-Community Medical Center
14 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Plains, PA
Wilkes-Barre-Scranton International Airport
8 miles, NE
Lehigh Valley International Airport
48 miles, SE
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
81 miles, NW