What are the schools like in Plainfield, WI?

Plainfield is served primarily by Tri-County Area School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Plainfield?

The median household income in Plainfield, WI is $45,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Plainfield, WI?

Plainfield has an average high temperature of 24.9°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Plainfield, WI affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plainfield is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,300 and the median rent is $764 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Plainfield, WI?

Plainfield has a violent crime rate of 73.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 703.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plainfield, WI a Good Place to Live?

Plainfield is a small town of 1,008 in Wisconsin, with a median household income of $45,417 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Plainfield stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Plainfield 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: 89.0

Plainfield's overall cost of living index is 89.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plainfield costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Plainfield, WI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$764	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 73.6 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.6 /100k

Property Crime

703.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Plainfield is served primarily by Tri-County Area School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plainfield, WI	National Avg
School District	Tri-County Area School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plainfield sees average highs of 24.9°F in January and 81.5°F in July, with 34.3 inches of annual precipitation and 43.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plainfield, WI
Average High — January	24.9°F
Average High — July	81.5°F
Annual Precipitation	34.3"
Annual Snowfall	43.1"

Demographics

Metric	Plainfield, WI	National Avg
Population	1,008	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	19.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Almond, WI 5 mi Hancock, WI 6 mi Bancroft, WI 6 mi Coloma, WI 12 mi Wild Rose, WI 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Plainfield

Plainfield, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

54966

Plainfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plainfield, WI affordable or expensive?

Plainfield's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Plainfield roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,300 and median rent is $764/month.

What is the crime rate in Plainfield, WI?

Plainfield's violent crime rate is 73.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 703.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plainfield?

Public schools in Plainfield are operated by Tri-County Area School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plainfield, WI a good place to live?

Plainfield, WI has a population of 1,008, a median household income of $45,417, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Plainfield?

Plainfield averages 24.9°F in January and 81.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.3 inches with about 43.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plainfield?

Plainfield, WI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 54966.

What is the population of Plainfield?

The population of Plainfield, Wisconsin is 1,008 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plainfield?

Key numbers for living in Plainfield: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $99,300, median household income $45,417, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plainfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.