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Plainville, IN
Town in Daviess County, Indiana.
Population
412
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,194
ZIP codes
0
Plainville and its ZIP codes
Plainville at a glance
- Plainville is about 6.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Plainville, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Daviess County. PPP loans are for Plainville.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,039
13,307 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$172M
FY 2026, $5,147 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Plainville, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
363
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainville, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Plainville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdwardsportTown | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WestphaliaCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ElnoraTown | 6.1 mi | 1 |
| SandbornTown | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BicknellCity | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| OdonTown | 9.2 mi | 0.9 |
| FreelandvilleCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 5.6 |
| RagsdaleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| WashingtonCity | 10 mi | 6.7 |
| RaglesvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| NewberryTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MontgomeryTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| PleasantvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CannelburgTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WheatlandTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LyonsTown | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainville, IN in?
- Plainville is in Daviess County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Plainville, IN?
- About 412 people live in Plainville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainville?
- Nearby places include Edwardsport (5.4 mi), Westphalia (5.5 mi), Elnora (6.1 mi), Sandborn (6.7 mi), Bicknell (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023