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Plainview, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,241 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$56,100 Median Income $30,529 per capita
$86,900 Home Value $147,069 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 291 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,100 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $818/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainview, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,100
25% below
$30,529 per capita
Home Value
$86,900
69% below
Zillow: $147,069
Median Rent
$818/mo
30% below
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
248/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
8.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 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)

Income
75%
Home Value
31%
Rent
70%
Poverty
68%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
133%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plainview a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plainview residents earn a median household income of $56,100 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,529. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plainview is $86,900 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,069. Median rent is $818/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.

Safety & Crime

Plainview reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 248/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plainview has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,241
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density1,149/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,100
Per Capita$30,529
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty8.4%
County GDP$738M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,900
Rent$818
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$147,069
Housing Units583
Rent Burden30.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property248/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,469/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,687 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Plainview was founded in 1880.
The median home in Plainview was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.