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Plainview, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County
Plainview, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Plainview a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plainview residents earn a median household income of $69,800 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,654. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 608 business establishments, including 58 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plainview is $230,600 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,456. Median rent is $774/month, with 36.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Plainview reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 668/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plainview has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.