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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,143 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,584 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $935 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,486 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $2,636M |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Healthcare | 107 |
| Retail | 152 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,581 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.98% |
| Commute Time | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $130,500 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $161,844 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,581 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.98% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.5% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 11,068/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.8 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 598 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5545°N, 91.6272°W |
| County FIPS | 05063 |
Winner: Republican by 59.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.7% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 260/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 64.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 107 |
| Restaurants | 74 |
| Retail Stores | 152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 32.5 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |