Median Income
$34,625
54% lower than US avg
Home Value
$116,700
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.0%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$375
68% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% higher than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.7%
10% higher than US avg
How Mount Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population311
Median Age52.7 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$34,625
Per Capita$21,774
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$2,636M
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$375
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden15.4%
Health
Obesity39.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation693 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+75.1%
School Score4.91
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute26 min
Broadband67.9%
Libraries1
Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Mount Pleasant receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mount Pleasant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $34,625, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 13.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $116,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $375 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
6.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 75.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Mount Pleasant has a population of 311 with a density of 89 people per square mile. The median age is 52.7 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.9%), with 5.1% Hispanic.
Population
52.7yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Mount Pleasant vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Mount Pleasant vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $34,625, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income: Mount Pleasant vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $34,625 |
| 54% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $21,774 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,486 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% |
| 10% above US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $2,636M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 152 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,581 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.21% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.7% |
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $116,700, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $375 (68% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $116,700 |
| 59% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $375 |
| 68% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 15.4% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,581 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.21% |
In Mount Pleasant, 39.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.3% report depression. 31.9% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Mount Pleasant vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.9% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.1% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 98.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,068/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
Crime Rates: Mount Pleasant vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
Safety Score
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 50.6 inches |
| 33% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 4.4 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9814°N, 91.7774°W |
| County FIPS | 05063 |