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Plainfield, IA
City in Bremer County, Iowa.
Population
314
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
0
Plainfield and its ZIP codes
Plainfield at a glance
- Plainfield is about 16 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Plainfield, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bremer County. PPP loans are for Plainfield.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,979
9,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,726
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $7,362 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Plainfield, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
502
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
107
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 7°F
38.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainfield, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.1%
U.S. 33.3% +7.8 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Plainfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NashuaCity | 7.7 mi | 2.9 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 8.1 mi | 1.3 |
| WaverlyCity | 8.9 mi | 11.3 |
| Shell RockCity | 9.4 mi | 1.6 |
| FrederikaCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| IoniaCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| JanesvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| GreeneCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| TripoliCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| AllisonCity | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| BassettCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| DenverCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| Charles CityCity | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| New HamptonCity | 18 mi | 3.4 |
| ReadlynCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| RosevilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainfield, IA in?
- Plainfield is in Bremer County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Plainfield, IA?
- About 314 people live in Plainfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainfield?
- Nearby places include Nashua (7.7 mi), Clarksville (8.1 mi), Waverly (8.9 mi), Shell Rock (9.4 mi), Frederika (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023