Plainfield Public RecordsVermont

Transportation in Plainfield, Washington County, VT is primarily car-dependent, with about 82% of residents driving alone to work (2022 ACS). Average commute time is around 27 minutes. Public transit use is minimal (about 1.5%), with Green Mountain Transit providing limited regional service. Most households (over 94%) have access to at least one vehicle. The town's infrastructure centers on US Route 2, facilitating access to Barre and Montpelier, the main employment hubs for residents. Walking and biking rates are low, reflecting the rural layout and limited sidewalks and bike lanes.

Plainfield, Washington County, VT, is served by the Twinfield Union School, which accommodates around 350 students from pre-K through 12th grade. The school boasts a student-teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average graduation rate of 95%. Approximately 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Twinfield Union scored 6/10 on GreatSchools ratings. Educational programs include arts, STEM, and athletics. School safety measures include regular drills and a full-time counselor. While adult education options are limited locally, nearby Montpelier offers community college programs.

As of the 2020 Census, Plainfield, a town in Washington County, Vermont, had a population of 1,236. The median age was approximately 44 years. The gender distribution was nearly even, with about 49% male and 51% female. Racially, Plainfield was predominantly White (over 94%), with small percentages of African American (0.5%), Asian (0.6%), Native American (0.2%), and those identifying with two or more races (4%). Hispanic or Latino individuals comprised about 1.9% of the population.

Plainfield, Washington County, Vermont, lacks a hospital within city limits; residents mainly rely on Central Vermont Medical Center in nearby Berlin, 10 miles away, and the Plainfield Health Center, a federally qualified health center, for primary care. About 94% of Washington County adults have health insurance. The population skews older, with 20% aged 65+. Common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and substance use disorders. Approximately 10 primary care providers serve the area, with provider shortages reported. Low-income and elderly residents face transportation and access challenges, but Medicaid and Medicare enrollment rates are above state averages.

Plainfield, Washington County, VT, features a homeownership rate around 70%, with the median home value approximately $225,000 as of 2023. The median rent is about $1,000 per month. Housing types range from historic farmhouses to newer single-family homes, with scattered small rental units. Property values have seen steady growth of about 4% annually since 2020. Notable neighborhoods include the village center and rural outskirts. Property taxes average 2.1% of assessed value, resulting in an annual tax bill near $4,700 for a median-priced home. The area offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with easy access to Montpelier.