Pleasant Hill, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Sabine Parish County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
628 Population 388/sq mi density
$22,083 Median Income $20,956 per capita
$579 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$22,083 median income, 18.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Hill, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,083
71% below
$20,956 per capita
Median Rent
$579/mo
50% below
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.4%
411% above
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
52% above
22.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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)

Income
29%
Rent
50%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
511%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pleasant Hill a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 18.4% (411% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population628
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density388/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

F
Median Income$22,083
Per Capita$20,956
Unemployment18.4%
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%

Health

Obesity48.9%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,189/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain55.0 in/yr
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
Broadband52.3%
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.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.