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Plainview, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Hale County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
19,893 Population 1,431/sq mi density
$45,991 Median Income $24,507 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $114,132 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
244 Violent Crime/100K 3,818 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,991 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $811/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Plainview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,385 ft (1,032 m)
Area13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²)
Population Density1,431/sq mi
Coordinates34.1911°N, 101.7235°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHale County County
Nearest AirportLubbock Preston Smith International (LBB)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.3"
49% below US avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.7 / 100
Community Resilience21.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively High
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on May 21, 2025.

Aug 17, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 134 km
Dec 16, 2000 19 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.9 135 km
Aug 14, 2023 15 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.4 125 km
Aug 12, 2012 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.3 132 km
Sep 24, 2003 10 km NE of Amarillo, Texas M3.3 121 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.3 134 km
Feb 15, 1997 14 km NE of Hedley, Texas M3.2 137 km
Feb 2, 2015 15 km ENE of Amarillo, Texas M3.1 123 km
Jul 22, 2022 27 km SW of Girard, Texas M3.1 136 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 134 km
Feb 12, 1997 1 km N of Clarendon, Texas M3.0 114 km
Aug 10, 2000 18 km N of Amarillo, Texas M3.0 134 km
Aug 7, 2000 Texas Panhandle region M3.0 134 km
Mar 28, 2006 13 km NNE of Bishop Hills, Texas M3.0 131 km
Nov 23, 1996 17 km NNW of Quail, Texas M3.0 146 km
Jan 14, 2021 20 km WSW of Panhandle, Texas M2.9 118 km
Jan 3, 2012 18 km NNE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 132 km
Jun 26, 2024 14 km ESE of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 112 km
Mar 31, 2002 15 km N of Amarillo, Texas M2.8 130 km
Apr 21, 2024 24 km S of Adrian, Texas M2.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

809 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 922 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1970 EF5 73 km 26
Apr 18, 1970 EF4 54 km 16
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 32 km 5
Apr 17, 1970 EF4 85 km 1
Jun 2, 1965 EF4 51 km 4
May 15, 1957 EF4 50 km 21
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 21, 1957 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 21, 2023 EF3 81 km 4
Apr 14, 2017 EF3 72 km 0
May 23, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 9, 2005 EF3 38 km 0
May 12, 2005 EF3 71 km 0
May 10, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 6, 1989 EF3 66 km 0
May 1, 1984 EF3 76 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 41 km 0
May 28, 1980 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 15, 1973 EF3 3 km 2
Apr 19, 1971 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MALLARD (75,486 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 MALLARD 75,486 92 km
2011 MATADOR WEST 36,114 81 km
2011 KILLOUGH 35,447 97 km
2011 CANYON 17,425 79 km
2006 PALO DURO EAST FIRE 11,434 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 10,085 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 5,272 96 km
2006 HWY 37 5,015 84 km
2011 OLYMPIA 4,600 82 km
2023 CHURCHILL 4,517 87 km
2011 HAPPY 3,966 64 km
2018 GLOVER 3,635 80 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,614 69 km
2011 SIERRA BLANCA 3,522 84 km
2011 HORNETS TANK 3,467 84 km
1998 UNNAMED 3,462 82 km
2011 TOKE PLANT/WISEMAN COMPLEX 3,210 85 km
2018 RON JAMES 3,116 91 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,025 90 km
2006 3200 FM 303 2,982 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (6°C) 0.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 0.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in
May 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 0.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 0.6 in

Plainview has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.5").

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