Plainview, Texas
Quick Statistics
Plainview is a community in Hale County, Texas, home to about 19,711 people spread across 13.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,603 a year, and a typical home is worth about $113,000. About 24.2% of adults hold a college degree, and 76.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Plainview ranks number 164 of 1,795 in population, number 1,321 in median household income, number 1,109 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Plainview typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 7 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Seth Ward, TX | 2.4 mi. | 2,205 |
| 2. | Hale Center, TX | 11.1 mi. | 2,037 |
| 3. | Edmonson, TX | 11.6 mi. | 120 |
| 4. | Kress, TX | 12.2 mi. | 642 |
| 5. | Lockney, TX | 16.7 mi. | 1,752 |
| 6. | Petersburg, TX | 23.3 mi. | 699 |
| 7. | Olton, TX | 23.6 mi. | 1,552 |
| 8. | Tulia, TX | 24.1 mi. | 4,422 |
What is the population of Plainview, Texas?
Plainview has a population of about 19,711 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Plainview, Texas in?
Plainview is located in Hale County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Plainview, Texas?
The median home value in Plainview is about $113,000, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Plainview, Texas?
The median personal income in Plainview is about $27,603 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Plainview, Texas?
Since 1950, 137 tornadoes have been recorded in Hale County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Plainview, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 7 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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