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Plainview, AR


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Plainview, Arkansas

Plainview, Arkansas, in Yell county, is 59 miles W of Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 171 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. About 755 people people live in Plainview.

The People and Families of Plainview

In Plainview, about 60% of adults are married. The people of Plainview spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Plainview had a median family income of $30,500.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in Plainview than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Plainview Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Plainview, about 60% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Plainview, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

Plainview strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Plainview Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Plainview, AR

Comparing Plainview to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old97
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens78
Racial Diversity54
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty48
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income24
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times32
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents76
Housing Recently Built62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone43
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