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Plainville

A town of 499 people in Indiana
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Outdoors in Plainville

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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves1named on the map

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Living in Plainville

Housing in Plainville

$127K▲ 5.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Plainville home is worth about $127,000, up 5.3% in a year, 51% below the Indiana typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Plainville

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Most working residents leave Plainville for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Washington (24%), Washington (7%) and Vincennes (6%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Washington
24%
Washington
7%
Vincennes
6%
Barr
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Plainville →

Health in Plainville

Compared with Indiana

1worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 31 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Daviess Community HospitalWashington · 10.1 mi · ER
Daviess County Family Health CenterWashington · 10.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Plainville · CMS · HRSAHealth in Plainville →

Natural hazards in Plainville

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Plainville

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Plainville has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

42° / 25°Winter
65° / 43°Spring
86° / 64°Summer
68° / 45°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Plainville →

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Nearest: Sandborn BranchSandborn · 6.7 miles · 25 hrs a week
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