Plainview, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
3,501 Population
$69,800 Median Income
$230,600 Home Value
$774 Median Rent
45°F Avg Temperature
91 Violent Crime / 100K
35.0 yrs Median Age
26.8% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
3.7
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.1
Education

People

Population3,501
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density1,636/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 95.1%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$69,800
Per Capita Income$31,654
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty Rate14.1%
County GDP$1,094M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$230,600
Zillow Value$267,456
Median Rent$774
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression25.2%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime91/100K
Property Crime152/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft30.5/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Jan / Jul14° / 72°
Rain35 in/yr
Snow48 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.1/5
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+92.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute24 min
Work From Home4.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Plainview Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$69,800
Home Value$230,600
Median Rent$774
Poverty Rate14.1%
Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
Unemployment3.5%
Violent Crime91.4 /100K
Avg Temperature45.0°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,501
Population Density1,636 per sq mi
Median Age35.0 years
Male52.0%
Female48.0%
Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 95.1% Black 0.3% Hispanic 1.4% Other 3.2%
White95.1%
Black or African American0.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.2%

Language

English Only92.5%
Spanish Speakers7.5%
English 92.5% Spanish 7.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability12.5%
Health Insurance94.1%

Income

7% below avg
Median Household Income$69,800
Per Capita Income$31,654
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$916
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$74,149

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.5%
Poverty Rate14.1%
Total Establishments (County)608
County GDP$1,094M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation58
Healthcare Facilities58
Retail Stores70
Manufacturing25
Total Establishments608

Industry Mix

Restaurants 58 Healthcare 58 Retail 70 Manufacturing 25

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$74,149
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,056

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.2 min
Work From Home4.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

18% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$230,600
Zillow Home Value Index$267,456

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$214,900
Price Per Sq Ft$138
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio98.2%
Price Drops100.0%
Active Inventory5

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.2%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$774

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,056
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.76%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure27.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.6%
Physical Inactivity24.1%
Depression25.2%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.1%
Regular Checkup72.5%
Premature Death Rate6,282 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.3 / 10
Exercise Access89.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)58
Restaurants (County)58

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime91.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault91.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime152.3 /100K
Burglary30.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft91.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft30.5 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)6

Temperature

14°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation35.5 in
Annual Snowfall48.3 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,167 ft (356 m)
Land Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,636 per sq mi
Latitude44.1647°
Longitude-92.1692°
County FIPS27157

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.2%
D 35%

Republican +28.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.8%
High School+92.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density1,636 per sq mi
Land Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)4
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)6

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