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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 0 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 23.0% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 44 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 29 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 146 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $58,680 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $41,947 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $28,852 |
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