Why visit Plainview
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 9 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Jon Hassler Theater.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 4°F, and about 48 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Plainview
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plainview
Plainview is a city in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,483 at the 2020 census, up from 3,340 at the 2010 census. The author Jon Hassler was raised in Plainview and some of the places in his writing are based on the town.
From the Wikipedia article Plainview, Minnesota (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Jon Hassler Theater
Cinema and theater
Former theater in Plainview, Minnesota, United States
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Plainview was platted in 1857. The city was named from its location on a plain at a lofty elevation, where a "plain view" can be had of the surrounding area. A post office has been in operation at Plainview since 1857. Plainview was incorporated in 1875.
From the History section of Plainview, Minnesota on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship2
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Plainview
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24°F | 4°F | 1.0 in | 9.9 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 8°F | 1.1 in | 12.1 in |
| Mar | 42°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 9.0 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 2.7 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 56°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 49°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 36°F | 2.5 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 43°F | 24°F | 2.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 30°F | 13°F | 1.2 in | 11.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Theilman 1Ssw (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wabasha County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2024-06-28: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-07-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2020-04-07: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-06-12: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-10-13: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Winona Municipal Airport (ONA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 24 miles away.
- Eyota 13 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Rochester 19 mi southwest, about 30 min by car
- Oronoco 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Lake City 20 mi north, about 32 min by car
- Chatfield 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Pine Island 23 mi west, about 37 min by car
- Goodview 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Byron 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Winona 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Kasson 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- 2014PlainviewMNparadeCivilWar, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- Plainview Area History Center, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plainview, Minnesota, Wikideas1, CC0
- JRWatkinsHouse, Jonathunder, GFDL 1.2
- J.R. Watkins House, McGhiever, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Crockett and McPhee, SooperFloof, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Not a Team, SooperFloof, CC BY-SA 4.0
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