The Town FilesPlano, Kentucky
Community in Warren County · population 1,223 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $226,300
- Household income
- $80,188
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 31.2
Plano is a community of 1,223 people in Warren County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $226,300, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). It ranks better for families than 100% of Kentucky towns, more of a college town than 91% of Kentucky towns, more upscale than 86% of Kentucky towns.
How Plano ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Plano is worth $226,300, above the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $80,188, which is more affordable than 64% of Kentucky towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plano | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $226,300 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | — | $837 |
| Median household income | $80,188 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Plano
| People | Plano | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.2 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.7% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 38.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.7% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 16.9% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.4 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.6% |
Weather in Plano
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 28.3°F. About 50.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.5 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 81 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plano since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 11, 2021 about 7.8 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 20 deaths and 126 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 9, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 18, 1969.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 70,761 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,488 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Plano itself the ACS puts it at 8.6%.
Public schools in Plano
1 public school with 749 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvaton Elementary | PK-6 | 749 | 17.4 |
Towns near Plano
- Bowling Green, KY6.9 mi · 72,294 people · home $241,900
- Franklin, KY13.5 mi · 10,176 people · home $195,400
- Scottsville, KY14.5 mi · 4,299 people · home $160,700
- Auburn, KY16.2 mi · 1,589 people · home $122,900
- Smiths Grove, KY16.6 mi · 752 people · home $164,500
- Portland, TN20.3 mi · 13,156 people · home $282,200
- Brownsville, KY23.5 mi · 875 people · home $161,000
- Westmoreland, TN23.6 mi · 2,718 people · home $241,700
Plano questions
Is Plano, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plano scores better for retirees than 44% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 39%. 6.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.2).
How much does a house cost in Plano?
The median owner-occupied home in Plano is valued at $226,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $80,188, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Plano?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 28.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.1 inches of precipitation a year and 8.5 inches of snow.
Does Plano get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plano since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)