At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$26,063 per capita
Home Value
$106,500
Zillow: $130,246
Median Rent
$397/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
23.4% smoking rate
How Plainview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plainview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Plainview a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Plainview residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,063. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 411 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainview is $106,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,246. Median rent is $397/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
7.5% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainview has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population466
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$26,063
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$895M
Avg Weekly Wage$798
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,500
Rent$397
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$130,246
Housing Units269
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking23.4%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death10,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation415 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute33 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Plainview was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.