The Plains, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,584 332.4M (US)
Median Age
61.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,397 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$244,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$731 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$721 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens County
2
Athens Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Athens County
3
Athens Urban Area
3
Ohio
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 30
Feb 2 5 34
Mar 4 2 41
Apr 2 1 53
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 54
Nov 2 0 44
Dec 2 2 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 55% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 12, OH State Senate District 30, OH State House District 94, OH
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Schools

The Plains Elementary School
<1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Athens High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
West Elementary School
2 miles, S • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Ohio University-Main Campus
3 miles, S • 2.3 star
Hocking College
7 miles, N • 1.4 star
Mountain State College
32 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Ohiohealth O'BLENESS Hospital
3 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hocking Valley Community Hospital
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Camden Clark Medical Center
31 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Rickenbacker International Airport
52 miles, NW • 1 star
Yeager Airport
74 miles, S • 1.4 star
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