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Plainview, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,501 Population 1,636/sq mi density
$69,800 Median Income $31,654 per capita
$230,600 Home Value $267,456 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 36.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
30 Violent Crime/100K 668 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,800 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainview has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,167 ft (356 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density1,636/sq mi
Coordinates44.1647°N, 92.1692°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabasha County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.5"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 48.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.1 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

441 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 42 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 83 km 21
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 31 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 98 km 4
May 10, 1953 EF4 82 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 90 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 80 km 2
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 63 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 94 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 95 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 15 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 2.0 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.2 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.3 in

Plainview has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").

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