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Plainville, KS
City in Rooks County, Kansas.
Population
1,656
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,384
ZIP codes
0
Plainville and its ZIP codes
Plainville at a glance
- Plainville is about 38 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- It is the 141st most populous of 721 cities and towns in Kansas.
- Households here earn a median of $59,236 a year, 20% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,500 (62% below Kansas) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for Plainville, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainville, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,236
Poverty rate
2.5%
Median home value
$82,500
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.7%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (732), Irish Americans (163), French Americans (139).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rooks County. PPP loans are for Plainville.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,247
1,766 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,725
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$39.6M
FY 2026, $8,046 per person
How people get to work
Plainville, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.2%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainville, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 17°F
26.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainville, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Plainville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZurichCity | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| CodellCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| PalcoCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| StocktonCity | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| NatomaCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| DamarCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodstonCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| NicodemusCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| CatharineCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| ParadiseCity | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| BogueCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| HaysCity | 24 mi | 8.7 |
| EllisCity | 25 mi | 1.7 |
| AltonCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| VictoriaCity | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| WaldoCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainville, KS in?
- Plainville is in Rooks County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Plainville, KS?
- About 1,656 people live in Plainville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainville?
- Nearby places include Zurich (7.1 mi), Codell (7.6 mi), Palco (14 mi), Stockton (14 mi), Natoma (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023