Plainville, KS

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Population
1,657
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,143 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$82,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$773/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$59,236
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Set among the rolling plains of north-central Kansas, Plainville is a welcoming small town with deep agricultural roots and plenty of open sky. Located in Rooks County along Highway 183, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle while keeping residents an easy half-hour drive from the larger shopping, healthcare, and dining options in Hays. The town has a classic Midwestern feel, surrounded by wide wheat fields, grazing pastures, and the Saline River valley just to the south.

Day-to-day life centers around a close community where neighbors know each other and local schools are a major point of pride. Families appreciate having both the elementary and junior-senior high school right in town, alongside recreation spots like the city pool, local ball diamonds, and Township Lake for easy weekend fishing and picnics. Between youth sports, a walkable downtown strip, and an unhurried pace, Plainville provides a comfortable home for anyone looking for quiet country living.

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