City profile
Plainview, TX
Hale County · Population 19,711
Plainview is a town in Hale County, TX with about 19,711 residents and a typical home value near $113,000. It is 300 miles from Dallas, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
46°F
Summer avg
85°F
Sunny days / yr
234
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$113,000
Typical monthly housing
$783
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 78/100
Top hazards: Hail, Drought, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
248 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 21% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
19,711
Black population
4.5%
County
Hale County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 19,711 residents
- Typical home value about $113,000
- 300 miles from Dallas, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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