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.

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Living in Plainview

Housing in Plainview

$302K▲ 3.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Plainview home is worth about $302,000, up 3.6% in a year, 10% below the Tennessee typical home.

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

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Plainview

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Plainview's police department reported only 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Plainview 0.9

Tennessee 6

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Plainview 6.8

Tennessee 20.7

U.S. 17.7

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Work & commute in Plainview

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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.

Knoxville

34%

Maynardville

Oak Ridge

Halls

1%Work in townlive and work in Plainview 18 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 66Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Plainview →

Health in Plainview

Health Grade D

Healthier than 8% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Tennessee

8worse than TN

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 18 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 2▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

20.1%More older adults who have lost all their teethTN 14.6% · worse 11.4%More adults with COPDTN 8.6% · worse 22.6%More smokersTN 17.3% · worse

Care nearby

Physicians Regional Medical CenterPowell · 14.3 mi · ER

Chs Maynardville ClinicMaynardville · 4.9 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 Plainview · CMS · HRSAHealth in Plainview →

Natural hazards in Plainview

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 45% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

5Does Plainview flood?paid flood claims since 2020 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Plainview

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Plainview →

Climate in Plainview

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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.

49° / 30°Winter

69° / 45°Spring

86° / 64°Summer

70° / 47°Fall