Plainville, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 265 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +6.9%
 
Males: 146  (55.1%)
Females: 119  (44.9%)
Median resident age:

33.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62365.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $64,304 (it was $28,438 in 2000)
Plainville:

$64,304
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,752 (it was $13,700 in 2000)

Plainville village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $89,444 (it was $39,300 in 2000)
Plainville:

$89,444
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $75,403; detached houses: $82,992; mobile homes: $41,339

Median gross rent in 2022: $669.

March 2022 cost of living index in Plainville: 83.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.4%
(5.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 66.7% for two or more races residents)

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Ancestries: German (36.3%), American (15.9%), English (6.2%), Irish (5.3%), Scottish (2.7%), French Canadian (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/28/1896

Elevation: 693 feet

Land area: 0.23 square miles.

Population density: 1,153 people per square mile   (low).

Plainville, Illinois map

4 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.6%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,462 (1.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $980 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Peters, MO (76.2 miles , pop. 51,381).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (94.6 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (232.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Payson, IL (2.0 miles ),
Hull, IL (2.3 miles ),
Kinderhook, IL (2.4 miles ),
Liberty, IL (2.8 miles ),
Barry, IL (3.1 miles ),
New Canton, IL (3.4 miles ),
Hannibal, MO (3.4 miles ),
Columbus, IL (3.8 miles)

Latitude: 39.78 N, Longitude: 91.18 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 217

Distribution of median household income in Plainville, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Plainville, IL in 2022
Plainville satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.4%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Plainville, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.8%)
  • Construction (8.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.9%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Truck transportation (6.2%)
  • Food (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (18.2%)
  • Truck transportation (12.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (9.1%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.3%)
  • Food (7.3%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.3%)
  • Public administration (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (12.3%)
  • Educational services (10.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (8.8%)
  • Private households (5.3%)
Most common occupations in Plainville, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (4.5%)
  • Religious workers (4.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.5%)
  • Religious workers (9.1%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.3%)
  • Carpenters (7.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (10.5%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (8.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.0%)
  • Entertainers and performers, sports, and related workers (7.0%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.0%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (5.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.3%)

Average climate in Plainville, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Plainville, Illinois average temperatures Plainville, Illinois average precipitation Plainville, Illinois humidity Plainville, Illinois wind speed Plainville, Illinois snowfall Plainville, Illinois sunshine Plainville, Illinois clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2006 was 61.0. This is about average.

City:

61.0
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 1.40. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.40
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2006 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Plainville-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 35% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the Plainville village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/14/1961, a category F3 tornado 7.6 miles away from the village center injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Plainville-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 278% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 199.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 199.5 miles away from Plainville center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 188.7 miles away from Plainville center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 201.8 miles away from Plainville center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 221.4 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 234.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Adams County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 15, Storms: 14, Tornadoes: 3, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Plainville topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Plainville:

  • BARRY COMMUNITY CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; BARRY, IL)
  • HANNIBAL DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • BETH HAVEN NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WILLOW CARE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • LEVERING HOME,THE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • LEVERING REGIONAL HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • LUTHER MANOR RET AND NURS CTR (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HANNIBAL, MO)

Amtrak station near Plainville:

  • 16 miles: QUINCY (30TH ST. & WISMANN LN.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Plainville:

  • Western Illinois University (about 54 miles; Macomb, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,755)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 72 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 73 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • St Charles Community College (about 77 miles; Cottleville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,302)
  • Lindenwood University (about 78 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 79 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Truman State University (about 80 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)

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Adams County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

79.6%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.7%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Plainville:

Marital status in Plainville, IL
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 52.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

For population 25 years and over in Plainville:

  • High school or higher: 85.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.2%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 41.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Plainville, IL (based on Adams County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant26,49851
Catholic15,1638
Mainline Protestant8,97237
Other1,09410
Black Protestant4873
Orthodox501
None14,839-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Adams County:

1.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
Adams County:

3.89 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 42
This county:

6.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Adams County:

9.4%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Adams County:

25.7%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

14.6%
Illinois:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 0$0 2$1,844
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$157
Totals for Government 0$0 4$2,001

Plainville government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $25,000 ($94.34)
    Water Utilities: $21,000 ($79.25)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($26.42)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($22.64)
    Regular Highways: $6,000 ($22.64)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($11.32)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $2,000 ($7.55)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $26,000 ($98.11)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $23,000 ($86.79)

Plainville government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $15,000 ($56.60)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($18.87)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($15.09)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($3.77)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $37,000 ($139.62)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $40,000 ($150.94)
    Highways: $7,000 ($26.42)
  • Tax - Property: $8,000 ($30.19)

Plainville government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($18.87)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $5,000 ($18.87)

Plainville government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $802,000 ($3026.42)

Strongest AM radio stations in Plainville:

  • WTAD (930 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KHMO (1070 AM; 5 kW; HANNIBAL, MO)
  • WGEM (1440 AM; 5 kW; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Plainville:

  • KGRC (92.9 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGEM-FM (105.1 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY NEWSPAPERS, INC.)
  • KZZK (105.9 FM; NEW LONDON, MO; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • KICK-FM (97.9 FM; PALMYRA, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQUB (90.3 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY UNIVERSITY CORPORATION)
  • WCOY (99.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WQCY (103.9 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WGCA-FM (88.5 FM; QUINCY, IL; Owner: GREAT COMMISSION BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KJIR (91.7 FM; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: BELIEVERS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPWQ (106.7 FM; MOUNT STERLING, IL; Owner: WPW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KRRY (100.9 FM; CANTON, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • KKAC (104.3 FM; VANDALIA, MO; Owner: TWENTY-ONE SOUND COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KJFM (102.1 FM; LOUISIANA, MO; Owner: FOXFIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBA-FM (97.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: BROWN RADIO GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Plainville:

  • W49BS (Channel 49; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W53BP (Channel 53; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • KHQA-TV (Channel 7; HANNIBAL, MO; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF QUINCY, LLC)
  • WTJR (Channel 16; QUINCY, IL; Owner: BELIEVER'S BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W36BS (Channel 36; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W61CO (Channel 61; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGEM-TV (Channel 10; QUINCY, IL; Owner: QUINCY BROADCASTING CO.)
  • W18CJ (Channel 18; QUINCY, IL; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W69DF (Channel 69; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • K40GO (Channel 40; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WQEC (Channel 27; QUINCY, IL; Owner: W. CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUC. TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • W65CZ (Channel 65; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W67DR (Channel 67; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W45BM (Channel 45; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 8Number of bridges
  • 62ft / 19.4mTotal length
  • 3,150Total average daily traffic
  • 307Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,816Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: WD9UFO, Previous Call Sign: KD2UFO, Licensee ID: L00850267, Grant Date: 05/09/2016, Expiration Date: 05/16/2026, Certifier: Ballarion Stahr, Registrant: Ballarion Stahr, 333 E. Vining St., Plainville, IL 62365


Most common first names in Plainville, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John476.0 years
Fred477.2 years
Ralph476.8 years
Robert473.7 years
William477.8 years
Clarence384.3 years
Edna388.7 years
Bertha376.6 years
Betty375.9 years
Lee380.3 years
Most common last names in Plainville, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Oitker682.0 years
Kabrick577.2 years
Larimore484.5 years
Althoff383.7 years
Fusselman374.7 years
Gray381.3 years
Lease374.7 years
Cray364.0 years
Boone377.0 years
Smith373.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Plainville, IL
  • 86.0%Utility gas
  • 7.0%No fuel used
  • 5.8%Electricity
  • 1.2%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Plainville, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Plainville compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Plainville on our top lists:

  • #65 on the list of "Top 100 least racially diverse cities"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to other counties in 2011"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of deaths per 1000 residents 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
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