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Plainfield, NH
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
Population
220
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
381
ZIP codes
0
Plainfield and its ZIP codes
Plainfield at a glance
- Plainfield is about 2.4 times as dense as New Hampshire as a whole.
Local data for Plainfield, NH
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Plainfield.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,927
13,893 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,612
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$353M
FY 2026, $8,195 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Plainfield, NH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
528
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 8°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainfield, NH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.9%
U.S. 33.3% -2.4 pts
Diabetes
9.5%
U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts
Smoking
9.6%
U.S. 12.8% -3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.8%
U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts
Cities near Plainfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hartland, VTCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.1 |
| North Hartland, VTCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Windsor, VTCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.2 |
| White River Junction, VTCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.3 |
| Quechee, VTCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.9 |
| LebanonCity | 8.7 mi | 40.3 |
| Hartford Village, VTCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| South Woodstock, VTCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| Ascutney, VTCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Wilder, VTCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.5 |
| Woodstock, VTVillage | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| West Woodstock, VTCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| ClaremontCity | 11 mi | 43.2 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| EnfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| Norwich, VTCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainfield, NH in?
- Plainfield is in Sullivan County, New Hampshire.
- What is the population of Plainfield, NH?
- About 220 people live in Plainfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainfield?
- Nearby places include Hartland, VT (2.2 mi), North Hartland, VT (3.9 mi), Windsor, VT (4.3 mi), White River Junction, VT (8 mi), Quechee, VT (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023