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Plainview, MN
City in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
Population
3,500
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,633
ZIP codes
0
Plainview and its ZIP codes
Plainview at a glance
- Plainview is about 23 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,926 a year, 7% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,300 (26% below Minnesota) and median rent is $828 a month.
Local data for Plainview, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plainview, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,926
Poverty rate
5.9%
Median home value
$245,300
Median rent
$828/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
31.0%
Median age
34.0
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,345), Norwegian Americans (419), Irish Americans (310).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wabasha County. PPP loans are for Plainview.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,923
6,512 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,696
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$228M
FY 2026, $10,678 per person
How people get to work
Plainview, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plainview, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
555
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
64
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 4°F
35.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plainview, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.3%
U.S. 33.3% +6.0 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Plainview
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElginCity | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| MillvilleCity | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| ElbaCity | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| HammondCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| EyotaCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| KelloggCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AlturaCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| DoverCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| MinneiskaCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| St. CharlesCity | 15 mi | 3.8 |
| Zumbro FallsCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WabashaCity | 16 mi | 8.2 |
| Buffalo City, WICity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| UticaCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| Alma, WICity | 17 mi | 5.3 |
| Cochrane, WIVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plainview, MN in?
- Plainview is in Wabasha County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Plainview, MN?
- About 3,500 people live in Plainview, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plainview?
- Nearby places include Elgin (4.9 mi), Millville (8.3 mi), Elba (9.2 mi), Hammond (11 mi), Eyota (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023