What are the schools like in Plattville, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Plattville?

The median household income in Plattville, IL is $106,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.8%.

What is the weather like in Plattville, IL?

Plattville has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Plattville, IL affordable or expensive?

Plattville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plattville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $252,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Plattville, IL?

Plattville has a violent crime rate of 51.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 455.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plattville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Plattville is a small town of 196 in Illinois, with a median household income of $106,875 and a 9.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Plattville's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

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

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Plattville's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plattville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Plattville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$252,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$106,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plattville's violent crime rate is 51.9 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.9 /100k

Property Crime

455.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Plattville, IL	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	34.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plattville sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 18.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plattville, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	18.4"

Demographics

Metric	Plattville, IL	National Avg
Population	196	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lisbon, IL 5 mi Minooka, IL 8 mi Shorewood, IL 9 mi Yorkville, IL 9 mi Channahon, IL 10 mi

Plattville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plattville, IL affordable or expensive?

Plattville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Plattville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $252,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Plattville, IL?

Plattville's violent crime rate is 51.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 455.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plattville?

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

Is Plattville, IL a good place to live?

Plattville, IL has a population of 196, a median household income of $106,875, and an unemployment rate of 9.8%. 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 Plattville?

Plattville averages 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 18.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Plattville?

The population of Plattville, Illinois is 196 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plattville?

Key numbers for living in Plattville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $252,100, median household income $106,875, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plattville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.