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Plainview’s story
Plainview in pictures
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
PlainviewTN
A town of 2,458. Healthier than 92% of U.S. towns.
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Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
2,458
−3.1% since 2010
Typical home
$302K
+3.6% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
66
A commuter town
What makes Plainview stand out
The thing Plainview does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Plainview for work
Where Plainview’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
66jobs based in Plainview
1%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Plainview’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Plainview. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns
Plainview beats the Tennessee average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
DHealth Grade
26 measures vs. Tennessee
0 better18 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Plainview | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 20.1% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.4% | 8.6% |
| More smokers | 22.6% | 17.3% |
Physicians Regional Medical Center
14.3 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
32nd
percentile among TN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Plainview
Most working residents leave Plainview for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Knoxville (34%), Maynardville (6%) and Oak Ridge (5%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Plainview1%
Knoxville34%
Maynardville6%
Oak Ridge5%
Halls2%
18 mi
median commute distance
66
jobs based in Plainview
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, pleasant summers
Plainview has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 28°, and about 3 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
3″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–49°
Spring45–69°
Summer64–86°
Fall47–70°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 22
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Plainview
Plainview's reported crime rate is well below Tennessee's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2024.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Plainview0.9
Tennessee6
U.S.3.6
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Plainview6.8
Tennessee20.7
U.S.17.7
2
violent crimes reported in 2024
15
property crimes reported in 2024
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Housing
A typical Plainview home is worth about $302K
The typical Plainview home is worth about $302,000, up 3.6% in a year, 10% below the Tennessee typical home.
$302KZillow home value
Typical home value
Plainview$302K
Tennessee$334K
+3.6%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.
45risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
paid flood claims since 2020
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Plainview
City in Tennessee, United States
Plainview is a city in Union County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Plainview had a population of 2,060. It is included in the Knoxville, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Plainview is located in the southern part of the county, south of Maynardville, the county seat.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 2,060
- Area
- 6.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,135 ft
Plainview’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Plainview.
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