Plainview, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hale County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,893 Population 1,431/sq mi density
$45,991 Median Income $24,507 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $121,099 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
386 Violent Crime/100K 1,704 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$45,991 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $811/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Plainview, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,991
39% below
$24,507 per capita
Home Value
$107,800
62% below
Zillow: $121,099
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
27.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
386/100K
2% above
1,704/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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
61%
Home Value
38%
Rent
70%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
161%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plainview a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plainview residents earn a median household income of $45,991 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,507. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plainview is $107,800 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,099. Median rent is $811/month, with 27.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Plainview reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,704/100K.

Education

15.7% of adults in Plainview hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plainview has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population19,893
Median Age32.0 yrs
Density1,431/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,991
Per Capita$24,507
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$1,766M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,800
Rent$811
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$121,099
Housing Units8,465
Rent Burden27.8%

Crime

F
Violent386/100K
Property1,704/100K

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,327/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain19.3 in/yr
Elevation3,385 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Plainview was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Lubbock Preston Smith International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.