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Plainview, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Yell County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
466 Population 319/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $26,063 per capita
$106,500 Home Value $125,425 Zillow
$397 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 1,672 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,500 home value, $397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.6°F
16% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation415 ft (126 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates34.9899°N, 93.2979°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyYell County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience24.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

227 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Jan 23, 2021.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 91 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 96 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 89 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 90 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 116 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 91 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 89 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 90 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 89 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 90 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 72 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 91 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 87 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 89 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 87 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 106 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 63 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 63 km
Feb 19, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,920 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 63 km 16
May 24, 2011 EF4 68 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 24 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 88 km 10
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 19, 1968 EF4 92 km 14
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 78 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 80 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 53 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 68 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 73 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 39 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 55 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 5, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,318 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 UNNAMED 15,318 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,993 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 14,774 96 km
1998 UNNAMED 13,929 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 11,929 78 km
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 28 km
2007 UNNAMED 10,593 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 9,483 56 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,385 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 9,368 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 90 km
2010 W72 BLOOD SPRINGS 8,674 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 23 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 88 km
2006 NO MANS LAND 8,250 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 7,945 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 7,919 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 7,804 91 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,415 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 44°F (6°C) 3.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 4.6 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.7 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in

Plainview has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.7") and January the driest (2.8").

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