At a Glance
Median Income
$46,838
$18,036 per capita
Violent Crime
232/100K
3,873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
64.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mount Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $46,838 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,036. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 232 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 39% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,873/100K.
Education
10.0% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
64.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population372
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,838
Per Capita$18,036
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,206M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$248,886
Housing Units166
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent232/100K
Property3,873/100K
Health
Obesity36.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation463 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+64.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband39.4%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mount Pleasant was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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