Mount Pleasant, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marshall County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
372 Population 155/sq mi density
$46,838 Median Income $18,036 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,838 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Pleasant, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,838
38% below
$18,036 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
64.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.5%
14% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
62%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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.

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 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population372
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%

Health

Obesity36.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death16,967/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
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.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.