Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Mount Pleasant is a small town in Ohio with a population of 283. Residents earn $54,167 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Pleasant receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Mount Pleasant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $54,167, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 17.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 43 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $102,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Mount Pleasant experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 15.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,167 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,472 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,074 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,258 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,794 |
| County GDP | $5,057M |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Healthcare | 229 |
| Retail | 186 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.59% |
| Commute Time | 42.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $102,500 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $767 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,676 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.59% |
| Obesity | 42.0% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.9% |
| Depression | 29.1% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,927/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 52.4°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1759°N, 80.7997°W |
| County FIPS | 54069 |
Winner: Republican by 26 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.0% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,088/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.5% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 229 |
| Restaurants | 140 |
| Retail Stores | 186 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 42.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |