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 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. Annual precipitation totals 19.3 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,385 ft (1,032 m) |
| Area | 13.9 sq mi (36.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,431/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1911°N, 101.7235°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hale County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 78.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 0.7 in |
Plainview has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and February the driest (0.6").