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Mount Pleasant, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Ohio County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
283 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $35,472 per capita
$102,500 Home Value $57,878 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
235 Violent Crime/100K 1,438 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Pleasant, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$35,472 per capita
Home Value
$102,500
64% below
Zillow: $57,878
Median Rent
$767/mo
34% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
235/100K
38% below
1,438/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
87.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
17.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
31% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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)

Income
72%
Home Value
36%
Rent
66%
Poverty
144%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,472. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $102,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $57,878. Median rent is $767/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Mount Pleasant reports 235 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,438/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population283
Median Age54.6 yrs
Density1,088/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$35,472
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty17.9%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,500
Rent$767
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$57,878
Housing Units165
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent235/100K
Property1,438/100K

Health

Obesity42.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,218 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+87.2%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute43 min
Broadband77.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Mount Pleasant was founded in 1803.
The median home in Mount Pleasant was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.