Plains
City in Meade County, Kansas

Plains is a city in Meade County, Kansas, with 1,037 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,759 ft (841 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kismet, 7.4 miles SW.
- 1,037residents (2020 Census)
- 2,759 ftelevation · 841 m
- 1.0 sq miland area · 2.6 km²
- 1,038 / sq mipopulation density
- 67869ZIP code
About Plains
Plains is a city in Meade County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,037. It is located along U.S. Route 54 highway. Plains is notable for the width of its main street, which is the widest in the United States at 155 feet 5 inches (47.37 m) across.
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Living in Plains
- Median household income
- $71,136
- Median home value
- $151,400
- Median rent
- $778/mo
- Median age
- 26.6
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Plains had 1,037 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,037 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,038 per sq mi (401 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plains at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Meade County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,037 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,759 ft (841 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2642° N, 100.5898° W |
| ZIP code | 67869 |
| Official website | Plains.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2056100 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plains
- Kismet7.4 mi SW
- Meade13.6 mi E
- Copeland19.2 mi N
- Sublette20.6 mi NW
- Fowler23.2 mi E
- Montezuma23.9 mi N
- Liberal23.9 mi SW
- Forgan, OK24.8 mi S
- Satanta24.9 mi NW
- Little Ponderosa, OK26.3 mi SW
- Beaver, OK31.2 mi S
- Turpin, OK31.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plains
What county is Plains in?
Plains is in Meade County, Kansas.
What is the population of Plains, KS?
1,037 people lived in Plains at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plains, KS?
The ZIP code of Plains is 67869.
What is the elevation of Plains?
2,759 feet (841 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Plains?
Kismet (7.4 mi), Meade (13.6 mi), Copeland (19.2 mi), Sublette (20.6 mi), Fowler (23.2 mi).
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