Pleasant Plains, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Sangamon County County
Pleasant Plains, IL
At a Glance
How Pleasant Plains Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pleasant Plains's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pleasant Plains a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pleasant Plains residents earn a median household income of $78,542 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,578. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pleasant Plains is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,692. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Pleasant Plains reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 249/100K.
Education
25.0% of adults in Pleasant Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pleasant Plains has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.