Plains

City in Meade County, Kansas

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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.

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, KS population

Plains had 1,037 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,037
Density1,038 per sq mi (401 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Plains at a glance

StateKansas (KS)
CountyMeade County
TypeCity
Population1,037 (2020)
Land area1.00 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Elevation2,759 ft (841 m)
Coordinates37.2642° N, 100.5898° W
ZIP code67869
Official websitePlains.org
Census code (GEOID)2056100

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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