Pleasant Grove, AR

Arkansas

Pleasant Grove is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 255. Residents earn $21,953 per year, which is 71% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
255 Population 90/sq mi density
$21,953 Median Income $19,626 per capita
$65,000 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
57°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$21,953 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $21,953
71% lower than US avg
Home Value $65,000
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.8%
27% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pleasant Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population255
Median Age63.6 yrs
Density90/mi²
Male / Female24% / 76%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$21,953
Per Capita$19,626
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,636M

Housing

A+
Home Value$65,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity40.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease8.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Elevation458 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.4%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
CommuteN/A
Libraries1

Is Pleasant Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pleasant Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $21,953, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $65,000, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pleasant Grove has a population of 255 with a density of 90 people per square mile. The median age is 63.6 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.4%), with 10.6% Hispanic.

Population

255
Total Population
90
People / sq mi
63.6yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
2.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 24.3%
Female 75.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Grove is $21,953, which is 71% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Pleasant Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$21,953
71% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,626
Avg Weekly Wage$935
IRS Avg AGI$60,486

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)958
County GDP$2,636M

Business (County)

Restaurants74
Healthcare107
Retail152
Manufacturing41

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,581
26% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.97%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home17.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Grove is $65,000, 77% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$65,000
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$700
1 Bedroom$751
2 Bedrooms$944
3 Bedrooms$1,239
4 Bedrooms$1,406

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,581
26% below US avg
Effective Rate3.97%
In Pleasant Grove, 40.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.5% report depression. 35.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.8%
27% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
High Blood Pressure38.3%
Asthma11.1%
COPD10.3%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking16.4%
Physical Inactivity35.5%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress22.3%
Physical Distress17.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate73.3%
Checkup Rate75.6%
Premature Death11,068/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access48.4%
Healthcare Facilities107

Crime Rates: Pleasant Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Pleasant Grove has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall4.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates35.8205°N, 91.9070°W
County FIPS05063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 19.2%

Winner: Republican by 59.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+78.4%
School Test Score4.91
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density90/sq mi
Total Area2.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants74
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home17.9%

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