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Retirement community in Plymouth, Indiana

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Plymouth, Indiana Retirement Guide

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Retirement Score

Plymouth, Indiana at a Glance

Median Home Price
$117,900
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.
Avg January Low
23.5°F
Cost of Living Index
91.9 (US avg = 100)
RetireCityIQ Score
72 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Plymouth, Indiana, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
91.9 (U.S. avg = 100)Low confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$49,306High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Plymouth's cost of living is 8.099999999999994% below the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$117,900High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$884High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
56.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Plymouth using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$255

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$287

Median home price used: $117,900

Median rent reference: $884 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
100 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated October 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
100 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
50.9 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Plymouth scores 100 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated October 2026

Indiana has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
Avg January Low
Annual Precipitation
Sunny Days / Year

With 271 sunny days a year and an average January low of 23.5°F, Plymouth offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
98.2 / 100Low confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
25.7 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.6 / 100Low confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
10,369High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Median Age
35.4High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Age 65+
16.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Veterans
7.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
85.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Black
2.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Hispanic/Latino
27.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026
Asian
0.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated October 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Plymouth

What is the cost of living in Plymouth, Indiana for retirees?▾

The cost-of-living index is 92, roughly 8% below the national average of 100. Median home price is around $117,900.

Does Indiana tax Social Security or retirement income?▾

For Indiana residents: State income tax; Social Security exempt; some retirement income deductions available.

What is the climate like in Plymouth, Indiana?▾

Plymouth, Indiana has January average low around 24°F, July average high around 85°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Plymouth, Indiana?▾

Plymouth scores 100/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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