Pleasant Plains, AR

Arkansas

Pleasant Plains is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 263. Residents earn $57,143 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
263 Population 260/sq mi density
$57,143 Median Income $23,584 per capita
$130,500 Home Value $161,844 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,143 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,500 home value, $1,000/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,143
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $130,500
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.7%
59% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,000
14% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.7%
30% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.4%
33% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population263
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density260/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,143
Per Capita$23,584
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$2,636M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$130,500
Rent$1,000
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$161,844

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation598 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+86.9%
School Score4.91

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute33 min
Broadband64.0%
Libraries1

Is Pleasant Plains a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant Plains receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pleasant Plains offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant Plains is $57,143, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant Plains is $130,500, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Plains enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pleasant Plains has a population of 263 with a density of 260 people per square mile. The median age is 37.8 years, 3% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.1%), with 2.3% Hispanic.

Population

263
Total Population
260
People / sq mi
37.8yrs
Median Age
3% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant Plains vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.5%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.5%
66% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant Plains vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant Plains is $57,143, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Pleasant Plains vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,143
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,584
Avg Weekly Wage$935
IRS Avg AGI$60,486

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.4%
33% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% 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 Rate1.98%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant Plains is $130,500, 54% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,000 (14% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $161,844.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$130,500
54% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$161,844

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,000
14% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,581
26% below US avg
Effective Rate1.98%
In Pleasant Plains, 41.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 32.5% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
30% above US avg
Diabetes10.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure36.9%
Asthma10.5%
COPD8.0%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity32.5%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress20.6%
Physical Distress15.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.3%
Checkup Rate76.5%
Premature Death11,068/100K

Food & Exercise

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

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Pleasant Plains has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.8 inches
34% above US avg
Snowfall2.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation598 ft (182 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density260/sq mi
Coordinates35.5545°N, 91.6272°W
County FIPS05063
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.5-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 19.2%

Winner: Republican by 59.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.7%
59% below US avg
High School+86.9%
School Test Score4.91
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density260/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access64.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants74
Retail Stores152

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Work from Home0.0%

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