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Plainview, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Scott County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10 Population 18/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 308 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainview, IA

At a Glance

Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plainview a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Plainview reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 308/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plainview has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population10
Density18/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$245,311
Housing Units10
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property308/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,236/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation727 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Broadband10.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
0.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.