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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Phillips County / Plum / Zip Codes
Plum, KS is a small town located in the United States. It has a population of around 4,500 people and the cost of living is very affordable. The two bedroom rent in Plum is only $690 compared to the US average of $1,430 and the grocery cost index is 89 versus 100 for the US. This makes it an attractive option for anyone looking for an affordable place to live. Some local businesses in Plum include Central Bank & Trust, Dairy King Drive-In, and Pizza Place. They all serve their local community with excellent customer service and great products or services.

Plum has an unemployment rate of 2.3%. The US average is 6.0%.

Plum has seen the job market increase by 0.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 17.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Plum
- The Sales Tax Rate for Plum is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Plum is 5.7%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Plum
- The average income of a Plum resident is $20,687 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Plum resident is $48,125 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyPlum, KansasUnited States
  2.36
  -0.7%-6.2%
  17.3%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  5.7%4.6%
  $22,686$37,638
  $48,125$69,021
  $63,125$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  24.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  1.5%6.8%
  15.2%10.0%
  2.3%2.5%
  5.3%11.0%
  4.5%4.8%
  1.5%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.8%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  3.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.3%4.2%
  10.6%9.3%
  12.1%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  10.6%7.0%
  1.5%4.8%
  4.5%4.7%
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