Kentucky
Pleasant Ridge is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 729. Residents earn $41,615 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pleasant Ridge receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Pleasant Ridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pleasant Ridge is $41,615, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Pleasant Ridge is $104,500, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $996 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Pleasant Ridge enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches, including 10.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,615 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,155 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $854 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,304 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 516 |
| County GDP | $1,077M |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 40.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $104,500 |
| 63% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $996 |
| 14% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,014 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 49.0 inches |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 10.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 495 ft (151 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5954°N, 86.9925°W |
| County FIPS | 21183 |
Winner: Republican by 60.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.9% |
| 74% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 207/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 28 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 40.0 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |