Mount Pleasant, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County
Mount Pleasant, AR
At a Glance
How Mount Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Pleasant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $34,625 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,774. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,245. Median rent is $375/month, with 15.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
6.0% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches.