Plains, PA

Living in Plains

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Bikeability 16
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Walkability 39
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Commute 97
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Public Transit 22
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 42
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Colleges 81
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Schools 18
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Residents

3.9k Population -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

$55k Median 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

$97k Median Home Value +$7.9k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$594 Median 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
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Plains, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Plains, PA

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New Story School
2 miles, N
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Genesis School
2 miles, W
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Graham Academy
2 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Plains, PA

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King's College
2 miles, SW
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Wilkes University
3 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Plains, PA

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Airports

Airports near Plains, PA

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