Plainfield, IN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 21,330 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Climate
The Indianapolis area has a humid continental climate, meaning four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers and long, cold winters.
Cultural Attractions
The Chateau Thomas Winery is open year round and features “Music on the Veranda” on Friday evenings.
Recreation
Plainfield is a few miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the O’Reilly Raceway Park.
Historical
In 1842, town locals, angry that President Martin Van Buren had vetoed a bill to improve U.S. Route 40, conspired to have him thrown from his carriage into the mud as he traveled the road on a re-election campaign. The tree whose roots caused the president’s fall was renamed the Van Buren Elm.
Economy
The Metropolis is a large, newly-developed shopping destination in Plainfield.
| Population [details] | 21,330 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.3% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 195.76 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 24.60% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 33.88 °F/17.02 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 85.78 °F/65.35 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 39.00 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 55 |
| Cost of living [details] | 93.1 |
| State sales tax | 7.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Indianapolis (9.90 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | INDIANAPOLIS INTERNATIONAL (5.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Fishing, Golf, Health and fitness, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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