At a Glance
Median Income
$22,083
$20,956 per capita
Median Rent
$579/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
748/100K
5,880/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Pleasant Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pleasant Hill a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Hill residents earn a median household income of $22,083 , which is 71% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,956. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 588 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Hill reports 748 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,880/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in Pleasant Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Hill has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population628
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$22,083
Per Capita$20,956
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$870
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$579
Ownership59.2%
Zillow$150,429
Housing Units348
Rent Burden37.5%
Crime
F
Violent748/100K
Property5,880/100K
Health
Obesity48.9%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,189/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain56.3 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation297 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute29 min
Broadband52.4%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Pleasant Hill was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Shreveport Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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