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Population in 2022: 58 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: 0.0%
Males: 33  (57.1%)
Females: 25  (42.9%)
Median resident age:

23.2 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52581

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,288 (it was $30,625 in 2000)
Plano:

$56,288
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,368 (it was $22,474 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $101,801 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Plano:

$101,801
IA:

$194,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Plano: 79.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 2.4%

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  • Races in Plano, IA (2022)
    • 5059.5%Two or more races
    • 4250.0%White alone



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Plano, Iowa as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Plano is 30 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (21.4%), German (21.4%), French (14.3%), English (7.1%), Italian (7.1%), Scandinavian (7.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/5/1916

Elevation: 1032 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 103 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Plano city:

1.1% ($473)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (65.0 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (141.1 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (288.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Promise City, IA (2.3 miles),
Mystic, IA (2.4 miles ),
Numa, IA (2.5 miles),
Seymour, IA (2.5 miles ),
Rathbun, IA (3.0 miles),
Centerville, IA (3.1 miles ),
Cincinnati, IA (3.3 miles ),
Exline, IA (3.6 miles)

Latitude: 40.76 N, Longitude: 93.05 W

Area code: 641

Distribution of median household income in Plano, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Plano, IA in 2022

Plano satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Plano, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Plano, Iowa average temperatures Plano, Iowa average precipitation Plano, Iowa humidity Plano, Iowa wind speed Plano, Iowa snowfall Plano, Iowa sunshine Plano, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 17.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

17.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.08
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Plano-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/20/1959, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 6.7 miles away from the Plano city center injured 5 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/10/1953, a category F4 tornado 15.4 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Plano-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 249% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 365.7 miles away from Plano center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 317.8 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 317.8 miles away from the city 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 305.2 miles away from Plano center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 414.0 miles away from the city 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 311.9 miles away from Plano 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 Appanoose County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 6, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Plano topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Plano:

  • APPANOOSE COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CENTERVILLE (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • GOLDEN AGE SKILLED NURSING AND R (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • CENTERVILLE CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • CENTERVILLE NURSING AND REHAB CE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CENTERVILLE, IA)
  • CORYDON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CORYDON, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Plano:

  • Indian Hills Community College (about 40 miles; Ottumwa, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,034)
  • Truman State University (about 47 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 67 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 73 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Iowa State University (about 94 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • Moberly Area Community College (about 98 miles; Moberly, MO; FT enrollment: 3,977)
  • Southeastern Community College (about 99 miles; West Burlington, IA; FT enrollment: 2,251)

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

2.3 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

6.7%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Plano:

Marital status in Plano, IA
  • Never married: 56.8%
  • Now married: 18.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.6%
  • Divorced: 19.1%

For population 25 years and over in Plano:

  • High school or higher: 94.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Plano, IA (based on Appanoose County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20512
Evangelical Protestant1,67920
Catholic1,0941
Other1061
None7,803-
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: 6
Here:

4.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Appanoose County:

0.77 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Appanoose County:

6.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
Appanoose County:

9.24 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.1%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.7%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Appanoose County:

15.3%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

57.1%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

71.4%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
This city:

25.4
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Plano:

50.0%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Plano:

16.7%
Iowa:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Plano:

42.9%
Iowa:

33.8%

General health condition:
Plano:

62.5%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

97.1%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Plano, IA Residents
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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$11
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$195
Totals for Government 0$0 8$206

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

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $12,000 ($206.90)
    General Public Buildings: $3,000 ($51.72)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($17.24)
    Local Fire Protection: $1,000 ($17.24)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($17.24)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,000 ($17.24)

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

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $2,000 ($34.48)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($34.48)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $6,000 ($103.45)
  • Tax - Property: $7,000 ($120.69)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,000 ($86.21)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $112,000 ($1931.03)

Strongest AM radio stations in Plano:

  • KCOG (1400 AM; 1 kW; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KCOG, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • 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.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Plano:

  • KMGO (98.7 FM; CENTERVILLE, IA; Owner: KMGO, INC.)
  • KLBA-FM (96.7 FM; ALBIA, IA; Owner: H & H BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KELR-FM (105.3 FM; CHARITON, IA; Owner: FMC BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Plano:

  • K55GS (Channel 55; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 102ft / 30.6mTotal length
  • 3,795Total average daily traffic
  • 602Total average daily truck traffic
  • 3,795Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic
New bridges in Plano, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21920-1929
  • 11960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 52000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Plano, IA

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Plano)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • BRIDGE VIEW, 12312 Hwy S 70 (Lat: 40.864917 Lon: -93.043778), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.6 m, Call Sign: WQMM423,
    Assigned Frequencies: 5974.85 MHz, Grant Date: 08/18/2020, Expiration Date: 09/22/2030, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 1800 M Street Nw, Suite 800n, Washington, DC 20036, Phone: (202) 383-3420, Fax: (202) 783-5851, Email:

  • Plano, Along Hwy S70 (Lat: 40.747583 Lon: -93.045639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 92.4 m, Overall height: 93.6 m, Call Sign: WRMH715,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, Grant Date: 04/12/2021, Expiration Date: 04/12/2031, Certifier: Dwayne Latzke, Registrant: Bug Tussel Wireless, LLC, Green Bay, WI 54305, Phone: (920) 202-2390, Fax: (920) 884-0836, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

7
  • Call Sign: KB0WMD, Licensee ID: L01069709, Grant Date: 03/15/2006, Expiration Date: 05/11/2016, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2018, Registrant: Delinda L Walker, 11863 Highway 2, Plano, IA 52581

  • Call Sign: KC0BOM, Licensee ID: L00223929, Grant Date: 07/02/1997, Expiration Date: 07/02/2007, Cancellation Date: 04/09/2002, Certifier: James R Matherly, Registrant: James R Matherly, 15831 127th Ave, Plano, IA 52581

  • Call Sign: KC4YJS, Licensee ID: L00835735, Grant Date: 12/27/2013, Expiration Date: 03/25/2024, Registrant: Michael J Mc Kissick, 316 School Street, Plano, IA 52581

  • Call Sign: N0WR, Previous Call Sign: KB0TWU, Licensee ID: L01067239, Grant Date: 11/14/2018, Expiration Date: 02/04/2029, Registrant: Troy G Walker, 11863 Highway 2, Plano, IA 52581

  • Call Sign: K9LLY, Previous Call Sign: KD9IJF, Licensee ID: L02074129, Grant Date: 04/21/2017, Expiration Date: 04/21/2027, Certifier: Kelly L Hughell, Registrant: Kelly L Hughell, 12925 137th Ave, Plano, IA 52581

  • Call Sign: KF0KTA, Licensee ID: L02610889, Grant Date: 11/08/2022, Expiration Date: 11/08/2032, Certifier: Tracey L Rodriguez, Registrant: Tracey L Rodriguez, Plano, IA 52581

  • Call Sign: KF0KTH, Licensee ID: L02597132, Grant Date: 11/08/2022, Expiration Date: 11/08/2032, Certifier: Filomeno C Rodriguez, Registrant: Filomeno C Rodriguez, Plano, IA 52581


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-12 (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 82 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-235 SERIES (115 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3058M, N3058M, N-3058M, Serial Number: 12-1585, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 08/21/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 12/09/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Arthur R Lemley, 13413 110th Ave, Plano, IA 52581

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Plano, IA
  • 73.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 26.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Plano, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Plano compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value 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.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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