What are the schools like in Plover, IA?

School district data for Plover is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Plover?

The median household income in Plover, IA is $43,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.5%.

What is the weather like in Plover, IA?

Plover has an average high temperature of 25.6°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 32.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Plover, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Plover, IA?

Plover has a violent crime rate of 60.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 256.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plover, IA a Good Place to Live?

Plover is a small town of 86 in Iowa, with a median household income of $43,125 and a 12.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Plover stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Plover is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Plover city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Plover metro area.

Metric	Plover, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$41,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plover's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

60.4 /100k

Property Crime

256.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Plover, IA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plover sees average highs of 25.6°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 32.8 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plover, IA
Average High — January	25.6°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	32.8"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Plover, IA	National Avg
Population	86	—
Median Age	30.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	33.7%	22.2%
65 and over	26.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Havelock, IA 5 mi Mallard, IA 5 mi Rolfe, IA 6 mi Curlew, IA 9 mi Pocahontas, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Plover

Plover, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

50573

Plover vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plover, IA affordable or expensive?

Plover has a median home value of $41,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $43,125.

What is the crime rate in Plover, IA?

Plover's violent crime rate is 60.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 256.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plover?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Plover, IA a good place to live?

Plover, IA has a population of 86, a median household income of $43,125, and an unemployment rate of 12.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Plover?

Plover averages 25.6°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.8 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plover?

Plover, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 50573.

What is the population of Plover?

The population of Plover, Iowa is 86 with a median age of 30.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plover?

Key numbers for living in Plover: median home $41,400, median household income $43,125, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plover side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.