Plainfield Town, MA

Living in Plainfield Town

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 14
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Commute 13
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 43
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 65
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Schools 43
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Residents

661 Population +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

$59k Median 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

$240k Median Home Value +$4.6k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$631 Median 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

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St Agnes Academy
13 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Plainfield Town, MA

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Smith College
20 miles, SE
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Williams College
20 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Plainfield Town, MA

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Holyoke Medical Center
26 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Plainfield Town, MA

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Manchester Airport
81 miles, E