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About Plainwell
City in Michigan, United StatesPlainwell is a city in Allegan County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,788 at the 2020 census. Plainwell is located on M-89 just east of its junction with US 131. The city of Otsego is about three miles (4.8 km) to the west. The city of Kalamazoo is about ten miles (16 km) to the south, and the city of Grand Rapids is about thirty-five miles (56 km) to the north. The Kalamazoo River flows through the center of the city and it is known as "The Island City".
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Housing in Plainwell
The typical Plainwell home is worth about $238,000, up 1.7% in a year, 11% below the Michigan typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Plainwell
Safety Grade C+
Plainwell reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 61% report less.
Health in Plainwell
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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Schools in Plainwell
All Plainwell schools →School Grade B+
The public schools Plainwell’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MI. Ratings are from neighbors.
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