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Plainview, MN

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Population
3,482
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,171 ft
Median Home Value
$245,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$828/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$82,926
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MinnesotaPopulation rankingHighest population places in MinnesotaNearest larger communityRochester, Minnesota19 miles away · 124,292 residents.

About Plainview

Plainview is a city in Wabasha County, Minnesota, situated on an elevated agricultural plain. Platted in 1857 and serving as the childhood home of author Jon Hassler, whose stories were inspired by the town, the community of approximately 3,500 is served by the Plainview-Elgin-Millville School District for public education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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