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Plainview, CA
Full City Profile · California · Kings County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
519
Population
2,257/sq mi density
$65,938
Median Income
$15,472 per capita
$191,300
Home Value
$306,706 Zillow
63°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
308
Violent Crime/100K
1,827 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$65,938 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
308 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.1 inches. The area receives 0.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1430°N, 119.1353°W |
| Timezone | America/Los_Angeles |
| County | Kings County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very High |
| Cold Wave | No Rating |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | MONTEREY BAY, N. CALIFORNIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Golden Trout Creek (77 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Golden Trout Creek | Volcanic field | 2,886 m (9,469 ft) | -5550 | 77 km |
| Mammoth Mountain | Lava dome(s) | 3,369 m (11,053 ft) | 1260 | 166 km |
| Ubehebe Craters | Maar(s) | 752 m (2,467 ft) | -150 | 179 km |
| Mono-Inyo Craters | Lava dome(s) | 2,796 m (9,173 ft) | 1380 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | Wettest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
Plainview has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and July the driest (0.0").