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Plymouth.
About
Life in Plymouth
Plymouth is a community of 10,506 people in Indiana. The median household income is $58,623, median rent runs about $957 per month, and median home values are around $131,800. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.
Plymouth at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Foreign-Born
12.7%
Broadband Internet
86.2%
of households
Population Growth
+8.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Plymouth: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Plymouth, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (52.7%), and 22.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.9%
of households
Married Couples
33.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below IN average
Rent, home values, and income in Plymouth
In Plymouth, rent runs 10% below the IN average, and home values are 40% below the IN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
25.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$989
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $249,729 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for IN
Unemployment in Plymouth
Unemployment in Marshall County, which includes Plymouth, is close to the IN average.
Unemployment rate
Plymouth: Marshall County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Marshall County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Plymouth Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.8 min avg
How Plymouth residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Plymouth, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 25 mi
South Bend International Airport (SBN)
Small hub552k passengers boarded in 2025
- 81 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Medium hub9.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 94 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 46% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Plymouth runs 46% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
177.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
825.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Plymouth Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
41.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Marshall County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Marshall County, which includes Plymouth, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $849,000 |
| 2024 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $138,000 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $36,500 |
| 2022 | 11 | Winter Weather | $80,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $46,000 |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 15 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Winter Weather | $1.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Marshall County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. Joseph County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 19 miles from Plymouth) is typically good — 241 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
241
per year
Moderate Days
117
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. Joseph County, IN (19 mi away)
Climate82°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Plymouth has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
40.3"
Annual Snowfall
54.9"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
135
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.63" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.33" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.45" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.63" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.33" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.24" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.39" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.05" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.20" |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.38" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 37°F | 23°F | 2.60" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Plymouth
Plymouth has 2 hospitals, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
9.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Michiana Behavioral Health Center
Psychiatric · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Doctors Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric · 11 mi away · Bremen
Community Hospital of Bremen Inc.
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Bremen
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Plymouth
Plymouth's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Indiana Dunes National Park, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Plymouth
Plymouth has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Indiana Dunes National Park (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Indiana Dunes National Park
National Park
45 mi awayPullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Plymouth
Plymouth Public Library
201 North Center Street, Plymouth
Cities Near Plymouth
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Plymouth?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Plymouth FAQ
Is Plymouth, Indiana affordable?⌄
Plymouth's median rent is $957/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,623/year. Median home value is $131,800.
Is Plymouth, Indiana safe?⌄
Plymouth's violent crime rate was 178 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 826 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Plymouth, Indiana?⌄
Marshall County, which includes Plymouth, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Plymouth, Indiana?⌄
The cost of living in Plymouth is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $957/month and median household income is $58,623/year. The median home value is $131,800. About 25% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Plymouth, Indiana?⌄
The average commute in Plymouth is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from