Plumwood is a small town of 278 in Ohio, with a median household income of N/A
and a 20.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Plumwood stands out for an affordable cost of living, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Plumwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Plumwood 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: 94.5
Plumwood's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Plumwood costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Plumwood, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$266,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,680
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Plumwood's violent crime rate is 131.9 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
131.9 /100k
Property Crime
695.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Plumwood, OH
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Plumwood sees average highs of 33.2°F in January
and 82.2°F in July,
with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Plumwood's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Plumwood roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $266,700 and median rent is $1,680/month.
Plumwood's violent crime rate is 131.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 695.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Plumwood, OH has a population of 278, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 20.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Plumwood averages 33.2°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches
with about 24.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Plumwood, Ohio is 278 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Plumwood: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $266,700, median household income N/A, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plumwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
