Illinois
Pleasant Hill is a small town in Illinois with a population of 985. Residents earn $55,208 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pleasant Hill receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pleasant Hill offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pleasant Hill is $55,208, 27% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Pleasant Hill is $76,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $604 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Pleasant Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,208 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $19,523 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $906 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,901 |
| Unemployment | 4.7% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 411 |
| County GDP | $825M |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 47 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,031 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.28% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $76,300 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $98,748 |
| Census Median Rent | $604 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 33.9% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,031 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.28% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,047/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.5 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4432°N, 90.8729°W |
| County FIPS | 17149 |
Winner: Republican by 63.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,279/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.2% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 32 |
| Retail Stores | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |