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Plainfield, VT
Census-designated place in Washington County, Vermont.
Population
450
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
952
ZIP codes
0
Plainfield and its ZIP codes
Plainfield at a glance
- Plainfield is about 14 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
Local data for Plainfield, VT
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Plainfield.
Unemployment rate
2.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,664
33,302 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,488
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $14,950 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Plainfield, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
557
2.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 3°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainfield, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.3%
U.S. 33.3% -4.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Plainfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East MontpelierCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MarshfieldVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| BarreCity | 6.8 mi | 4 |
| MontpelierCity | 7.3 mi | 10.1 |
| WebstervilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 2 |
| WorcesterCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| South BarreCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| East BarreCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| GranitevilleCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.7 |
| CabotCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| WilliamstownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.4 |
| GrotonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| PeachamCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| NorthfieldCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| HardwickCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| Waterbury CenterCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainfield, VT in?
- Plainfield is in Washington County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Plainfield, VT?
- About 450 people live in Plainfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainfield?
- Nearby places include East Montpelier (2.9 mi), Marshfield (6.2 mi), Barre (6.8 mi), Montpelier (7.3 mi), Websterville (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023