Plainview, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
3,501
Population
1,636/sq mi density
$69,800
Median Income
$31,654 per capita
$230,600
Home Value
$284,375 Zillow
$774
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
56
Violent Crime/100K
198 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$69,800 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$230,600 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 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. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. The area receives 48.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,167 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,636/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1647°N, 92.1692°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wabasha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Plainview has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").