Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Pleasant Plains is a small town in Illinois with a population of 785. Residents earn $78,542 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pleasant Plains receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. 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 $78,542, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Pleasant Plains is $152,000, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pleasant Plains is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 124 per 100,000, 94% below the national average.
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Pleasant Plains experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.6% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.4% |
| 97% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,542 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,578 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.79% |
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $152,000 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $242,911 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.2% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.79% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 123.9/100K |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 123.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 123.9/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 613 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8747°N, 89.9183°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.0% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |