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Why visit Plainville
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Plainville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Plainville
Plainville is a city in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,746. It was named from its setting upon the plains.
From the Wikipedia article Plainville, Kansas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes2
Dairy Queen
Fast food · Ice Cream, Burger
201 Northwest 3rd Street, Plainville
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship4
History
Washington Irving Griffin settled along a freight trail in an area known as Paradise Flats in 1877. In order to establish a post office, Griffin completed a US Postal Service application that required the signature of the local Justice of the Peace. While reviewing the application, Justice of the Peace Lambert P. Darland suggested the name "Plainville". Griffin operated the Plainville post office and a small store from his sod house, the first structure in what would become the city of Plainville.
In 1888, Plainville filed for incorporation with 500 residents. Dan E. Miller was elected the first mayor. The first city council consisted of Dr. Volney M. Gray, Murray C. Knox, John Mullin, George Brooks and David E. Mickey.
Union Pacific Railroad established an east–west route through Plainville in August 1888. The train tracks ran parallel to Mill Street, approximately one block to the north. The Train Depot was located on the northwest corner of N First Street and Meridian Street. A Roundhouse was located at N First Street and Madison Street.
From the History section of Plainville, Kansas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Map of Plainville
18 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 17°F | 0.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 20°F | 0.8 in | 5.4 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 28°F | 1.4 in | 2.0 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 38°F | 2.2 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 49°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 60°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 65°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 64°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 54°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 41°F | 1.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 29°F | 1.1 in | 1.9 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 20°F | 0.9 in | 3.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Plainville 4Wnw (4 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
Rooks County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Wildfires (Severe Storm)
- 2022-05-25: Severe Winter Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Snowstorm)
- 2022-02-17: Severe Storms And Straight Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-29: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-03-06: Rooks County Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hays Regional Airport (HYS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 27 miles away.
- Stockton 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Natoma 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Hays 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Ellis 25 mi southwest, about 40 min by car
- Victoria 28 mi south, about 44 min by car
- Gorham 29 mi southeast, about 46 min by car
- Hill City 30 mi west, about 49 min by car
- Phillipsburg 36 mi north, about 58 min by car
- La Crosse 49 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Norton 52 mi northwest, 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Plainville Kansas City Offices, Palbert01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plainville Kansas Clarence Audburn Gilbert memorial, Palbert01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plainville Kansas Plainville Township Hall (1), Palbert01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plainville Kansas Veterans Memorial (2), Palbert01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plainville Kansas Rock Gym, Palbert01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plainville Kansas City Park, Palbert01, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plainville Kansas Scout House, Palbert01, CC BY-SA 4.0
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