Texas
Mount Pleasant is a small city in Texas with a population of 16,061. Residents earn $53,039 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mount Pleasant receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Mount Pleasant has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is $53,039, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $160,500, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $798 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 483 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,084 per 100,000, 108% above the national average.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Mount Pleasant enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 55.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 44.2% |
| 230% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,039 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,113 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $977 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,679 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 855 |
| County GDP | $2,752M |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Healthcare | 96 |
| Retail | 113 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,820 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.25% |
| Commute Time | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |
| Census Median | $160,500 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $217,852 |
| Median List Price | $273,950 |
| Median List Price | $273,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $115 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.6% |
| Inventory | 62 |
| Census Median Rent | $798 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,485 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,820 |
| 95% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.25% |
| Obesity | 40.4% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 37.4% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,788/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 96 |
| Total Violent | 483.4/100K |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 111.6/100K |
| Robbery | 62.0/100K |
| Assault | 309.9/100K |
| Total Property | 4,084.0/100K |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 886.2/100K |
| Theft | 3,067.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 130.1/100K |
| Arson | 12.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.8 inches |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 392 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 790/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1579°N, 94.9732°W |
| County FIPS | 48449 |
Winner: Republican by 54.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 74.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 790/sq mi |
| Total Area | 20.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 96 |
| Restaurants | 71 |
| Retail Stores | 113 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.1 min |
| Work from Home | 2.6% |