Arkansas
Plainview is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 466. Residents earn $43,750 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Plainview receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Plainview offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plainview is $43,750, 42% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Plainview is $106,500, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $397 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
7.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Plainview enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,750 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,063 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $798 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $50,856 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.4% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 411 |
| County GDP | $895M |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 55 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,647 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.55% |
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |
| Census Median | $106,500 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $125,425 |
| $/Sq Ft | $36 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $397 |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.9% |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 58.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,647 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.55% |
| Obesity | 43.6% |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 40.3% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 10.7% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 36.6% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 22.9% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,521/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 72.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.4 inches |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 415 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9899°N, 93.2979°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05149 |
Winner: Republican by 60.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 7.5% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 81.2% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 72.2% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Retail Stores | 55 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.1% |