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Plainview, TX

Plainview is a city in and the county seat of Hale County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 20,187. 

Plainview is located at 34°11′28″N 101°43′8″W (34.191204, –101.718806) on the Llano Estacado. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.8 square miles (36 km2), all land.

Plainview began when Z. T. Maxwell and Edwin Lowden Lowe established a post office in March 18, 1887. The town received its name due to the vast treeless plain surrounding it. On July 3, 1888, the town received a charter, and it became the county seat in August the same year, when Hale County was organized. 

In 1906, the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway reached Plainview, initiating an agricultural boom in the region. The city was incorporated in 1907, and by 1910, it had almost 3,000 residents, earning the nickname "Athens of West Texas." Central Plains College and Conservatory of Music, later renamed Seth Ward College, was founded in 1907, and Wayland Baptist College (now Wayland Baptist University) was established in 1909. In 1969, country singer Jimmy Dean opened the Jimmy Dean Meat Company, and in 1971, Missouri Beef Packers established a large beef-processing plant.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Plainview. The city boasts healthcare facilities such as Covenant Health Plainview, ensuring residents have access to quality medical services. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Plainview Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and The Studio 8th. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Plainview, such as the M.B. Hood Park and the Edgar & Essie Givens Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Plainview, TX are Jimmy Dean Museum, Fair Theatre Inc., and Plainview Roller Rink.

Population: 19,429 (2024). ZIP codes: 79072, 79073. Area code: 806. Elevation: 3,366 ft (1,026 m). Area: 13.89 sq mi (35.99 km2).

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What is Plainview, TX known for?

Lying along Running Water Draw, the city is now a service center for extensive farmlands that are irrigated by thousands of wells; the chief crops are wheat, cotton, castor beans, grain sorghums, and vegetables. Plainview’s industries are farm-based and include meat packing and the manufacture of irrigation equipment. It is the seat of Wayland Baptist University (1906); the Llano Estacado Museum, which houses exhibits on the region’s history, culture, and economy, is located on its campus. 

Is Plainview, TX a good place to live?

Living in Plainview offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Plainview and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Plainview are above average.

Is Plainview, TX expensive?

The median home price in Plainview is $974,000 with a median price per sqft of $499. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Plainview to be 195.3% of the national average. This makes it one of the more expensive cities in the US.

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Wikipedia 

City of Plainview

Covenant Health Plainview

Plainview Parks and Recreation Department

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness

The Studio 8th

M.B. Hood Park 

Edgar & Essie Givens Park

Jimmy Dean Museum

Fair Theatre Inc

Plainview Roller Rink

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