Pleasant Plain, OH

Ohio · Metropolitan Area

Pleasant Plain is a small town in Ohio with a population of 141. Residents earn $103,125 per year, which is 37% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
141 Population 881/sq mi density
$103,125 Median Income $43,206 per capita
$161,700 Home Value
$1,097 Median Rent 13.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,125 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,700 home value, $1,097/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,125
37% higher than US avg
Home Value $161,700
43% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.8%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,097
6% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.4%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

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

People

Population141
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density881/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,125
Per Capita$43,206
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$18,762M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,700
Rent$1,097
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units69
Rent Burden13.2%

Health

Obesity33.4%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking14.1%
Depression24.3%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation887 ft (270 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband59.0%
Libraries7

Is Pleasant Plain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Plain receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Pleasant Plain 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 Plain is $103,125, which is significantly higher than the national average — 37% above $75,149. This places Pleasant Plain among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Plain is $161,700, 43% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Plain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pleasant Plain has a population of 141 with a density of 881 people per square mile. The median age is 46.1 years, 19% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.2%).

Population

141
Total Population
881
People / sq mi
46.1yrs
Median Age
19% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Plain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Plain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Plain is $103,125, which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Plain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,125
37% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,206
Avg Weekly Wage$1,338
IRS Avg AGI$108,185

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,527
County GDP$18,762M

Business (County)

Restaurants439
Healthcare551
Retail520
Manufacturing217

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,928
98% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.28%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone57.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Plain is $161,700, 43% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,097 (6% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$161,700
43% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$224
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,097
6% below US avg
Rent Burden13.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied78.0%
Housing Units69
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,928
98% above US avg
Effective Rate4.28%
In Pleasant Plain, 33.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 14.1% are current smokers. 24.3% report depression. 19.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.4%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma9.7%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.1%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity19.7%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.1%
Short Sleep36.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.6%
Dental Visits67.8%
Premature Death6,327/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access87.1%
Healthcare Facilities551
Pleasant Plain has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area enjoys 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation887 ft (270 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density881/sq mi
Coordinates39.2784°N, 84.1121°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39165
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.5-point margin. 59.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.3%
D 33.8%

Winner: Republican by 31.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.8%
41% below US avg
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.90
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density881/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access59.0%
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities551
Restaurants439
Retail Stores520

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)23

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone57.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home32.5%

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