Why visit Plainview
Townapedia lists 25 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wayland Baptist University and Plainview Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 26°F.
Weather in Plainview
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About Plainview
Plainview is a city in and the county seat of Hale County, Texas, United States. The population was 20,187 at the 2020 census. The town is home to Wayland Baptist University. The Downtown Plainview Commercial Historic District is a business center for the high plains regions, with cafes and parks.
From the Wikipedia article Plainview, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Wayland Baptist University
School · Baptist
Private Baptist university based in Plainview, Texas, USA
1900 West 7th Street, Plainview
Cinemark Town Centre Cinema 6
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
1001 North Interstate 27, Plainview
Museums and landmarks25
Plainview Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Plainview, Hale County, Texas
Former Office Site of Texas Land & Development Company
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
13 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
Gregg Sherwood Memorial Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.0 mi
2500 West 20th Street, Plainview
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
Cheers Bar & Grill - Plainview
Bar and pub · 0.9 mi
2105 Dimmitt Road, Plainview
Leal's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.3 mi
3311 Olton Road, Plainview
Tokyo Japanese Steak House
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.3 mi
3401 Olton Road, Plainview
15 more on the map.
History
Plainview began when Z. T. Maxwell and Edwin Lowden Lowe established a post office on March 18, 1887. The town received its name due to the vast treeless plain surrounding it. On July 3, 1888, the town received a charter, and it became the county seat in August the same year, when Hale County was organized.
In 1906, the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway reached Plainview, initiating an agricultural boom in the region. The city incorporated in 1907, and by 1910, it had almost 3,000 residents, earning the nickname "Athens of West Texas." Central Plains College and Conservatory of Music, later renamed Seth Ward College, was founded in 1907, and Wayland Baptist College (now Wayland Baptist University) was established in 1909.
In 1962, the Atomitat, an underground home and bunker, was built in Plainview.
In 1969, country singer Jimmy Dean opened the Jimmy Dean Meat Company, and in 1971, Missouri Beef Packers established a large beef-processing plant.
From the History section of Plainview, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Plainview
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
4213 13th Street, Plainview
Parkland Mobile Home Park
Campground · 3.2 mi
4600 South Business I-27, Plainview
The Hitchin' Post RV Park & Cabins
Campground · 2.2 mi
4018 North Interstate 27, Plainview
Churches and places of worship41
Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.1 mi
211 West 7th Street, Plainview
Saint Alice Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
1113 Galveston Street, Plainview
Bethel Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.4 mi
1700 North Interstate 27, Plainview
First Assembly of God
Church · Assemblies Of God · 1.5 mi
1300 North Interstate 27, Plainview
First Baptist Church Plainview
Church · Baptist · 1.1 mi
205 West 8th Street, Plainview
First Church of the Nazarene
Church · Nazarene · 1.0 mi
2610 West 20th Street, Plainview
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 0.9 mi
2101 Utica Street, Plainview
Garland Street Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
700 Garland Street, Plainview
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
3333 West 11th Street, Plainview
Iglesia Bautista Date Street
Church · Baptist · 1.5 mi
900 North Date Street, Plainview
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.7 mi
410 South Garland Street, Plainview
Shopping4
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries31
Healthcare4
Family Medical Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
1208 North Interstate 27, Plainview
Map of Plainview
173 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 26°F | 0.7 in | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 57°F | 29°F | 0.6 in | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 36°F | 1.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 44°F | 1.5 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 82°F | 55°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 64°F | 2.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 68°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 66°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 1.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 0.8 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 28°F | 0.7 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plainview Hcn (1 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
Hale County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-03-14: Wildfires (Fire)
- 2006-01-11: Extreme Wildfire Threat (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hale County Airport (PVW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Seth Ward 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Hale Center 11 mi southwest, about 18 min by car
- Kress 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Lockney 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Petersburg 23 mi south, about 37 min by car
- Tulia 24 mi north, about 39 min by car
- Olton 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Abernathy 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Lubbock 44 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Levelland 56 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Hale county courthouse 2009, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Wayland Baptist University Plainview Texas 2019, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
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