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Plainview

A city of 467 people in Arkansas
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Conserved land10%93 of 928 acres
Trails0.8 mi0.5 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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About Plainview

City in Arkansas, United States
467Population
1.4 sq miArea
423 ftElevation

Plainview is a city in Yell County, Arkansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, Plainview had a population of 467. It is part of the Russellville Micropolitan Statistical Area.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

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ZIP code72857
Area code479
Living in Plainview

Housing in Plainview

$130K▼ 0.8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Plainview home is worth about $130,000, down 0.8% in a year, 43% below the Arkansas typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Work & commute in Plainview

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Most working residents leave Plainview for work: only 8% work in town. The top destinations are Danville (11%), Russellville (11%) and Ola (6%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Danville
11%
Russellville
11%
Ola
6%
Little Rock
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Plainview →

Health in Plainview

Compared with Arkansas

1better than AR·14worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Chambers Memorial HospitalDanville · 6.8 mi · ER
Arcare - 092Russellville · 21.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Plainview · CMS · HRSAHealth in Plainview →

Natural hazards in Plainview

80
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 80% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Plainview →

Climate in Plainview

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Plainview has mild winters and hot summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 93°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

53° / 32°Winter
73° / 49°Spring
92° / 69°Summer
74° / 50°Fall
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Nearest: Yell County LibraryDanville · 6.9 miles · 40 hrs a week
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