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Plainview, AR
City in Yell County, Arkansas.
Population
550
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
377
ZIP codes
0
Plainview and its ZIP codes
Plainview at a glance
- Plainview is about 6.4 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,329 a year, 25% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,200 (41% below Arkansas) and median rent is $425 a month.
Local data for Plainview, AR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainview, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,329
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$111,200
Median rent
$425/mo
Homeownership
57.9%
Bachelor's or higher
9.2%
Median age
49.1
Average commute
35.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (41), Irish Americans (33), Mexican Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yell County. PPP loans are for Plainview.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,607
6,405 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,409
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$129M
FY 2026, $6,366 per person
How people get to work
Plainview, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.6%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 35.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainview, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
503
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 31°F
54.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainview, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.6%
U.S. 33.3% +10.3 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
22.4%
U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Plainview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OlaCity | 5.1 mi | 1.7 |
| DanvilleCity | 6.7 mi | 4.3 |
| RoverCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 3.5 |
| CorinthTown | 8.9 mi | 3.1 |
| BellevilleCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| CasaTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| HavanaCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| AplinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
| DardanelleCity | 18 mi | 3.6 |
| PottsvilleCity | 19 mi | 13.5 |
| New BlaineCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| RussellvilleCity | 22 mi | 28.3 |
| AdonaCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| LondonCity | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| Blue MountainTown | 26 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainview, AR in?
- Plainview is in Yell County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Plainview, AR?
- About 550 people live in Plainview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainview?
- Nearby places include Ola (5.1 mi), Danville (6.7 mi), Rover (6.8 mi), Corinth (8.9 mi), Belleville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023