Plainville Kansas Map

About Plainville, Kansas

Plainville is a locality in Rooks County, Kansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,656. The population density is 570.0 people per km². Plainville is located at 39.2347°N, 99.2982°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 67663.

Plainville rests under a vast, ever-changing Kansas sky, a landscape of subtle, rolling plains that stretch toward horizons often softened by a shimmering heat haze. It lies 94.5 miles west-north-west of Salina, KS (from Salina, KS: bearing 287°T), and is situated 14.2 miles south of Stockton. Here, the land is a study in muted greens and sun-baked ochres, a canvas where the wind paints ephemeral patterns in the tall grasses and the occasional solitary cottonwood stands like a sentinel against the immensity. The air itself carries a dry, clean scent, a promise of wide-open spaces and a quietude that settles deep into the bones, punctuated only by the distant hum of a tractor or the sharp cry of a hawk circling overhead. Evenings bring a particular magic, as the sun bleeds across the western sky, staining the clouds in hues of rose and lavender, and the first hesitant stars prick through the deepening indigo. The history of Plainville is as deeply rooted as the native grasses, a story of hardy settlers who, in the late 19th century, saw potential in this fertile, if seemingly austere, expanse. The local economy has long been sustained by the generous bounty of the earth, with agriculture – wheat, corn, and cattle – forming the bedrock of its existence, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the unwavering cycles of nature. This enduring connection to the land has fostered a unique cultural character, one of resilience, pragmatism, and a quiet, unpretentious neighborliness that defines life in Plainville. While no grand monuments mark its presence, the true landmarks are the enduring spirit of its people and the unwavering beauty of the prairie itself.

About This Plainville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Plainville, Kansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.234732, -99.298156. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Plainville and Rooks County.

Detailed location data for Plainville includes the ZIP code (67663), telephone area code (785), county seat of Rooks County (Stockton), and school district assignment (Plainville Unified School District 270). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Plainville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.