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Pleasant View, KY

Kentucky

Pleasant View is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 281. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
281 Population 356/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $61,959 per capita
$101,800 Home Value
$925 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,800 home value, $925/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,250
38% lower than US avg
Home Value $101,800
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $925
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.3%
15% higher than US avg

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

People

Population281
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$61,959
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,559M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$925
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units109
Rent Burden27.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain52.0 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,011 ft (308 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.50

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.0%
Libraries3

Is Pleasant View a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pleasant View receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pleasant View offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pleasant View is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 14.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pleasant View is $101,800, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 72.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant View enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Pleasant View has a population of 281 with a density of 356 people per square mile. The median age is 35.5 years, 9% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (80.8%).

Population

281
Total Population
356
People / sq mi
35.5yrs
Median Age
9% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 71.2%
Female 28.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pleasant View vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pleasant View vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pleasant View is $46,250, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Pleasant View vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,250
38% below US avg
Per Capita Income$61,959
Avg Weekly Wage$895
IRS Avg AGI$52,378

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate14.3%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)1,040
County GDP$1,559M

Business (County)

Restaurants75
Healthcare107
Retail132
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,789
20% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.3 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pleasant View is $101,800, 64% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $925 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$101,800
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$925
20% below US avg
Rent Burden27.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedrooms$984
3 Bedrooms$1,277
4 Bedrooms$1,442

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied33.9%
Housing Units109
Median Year Built1982

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,789
20% below US avg
Effective Rate2.74%
Pleasant View has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 52.0 inches. The area enjoys 299 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall52.0 inches
37% above US avg
Snowfall11.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,011 ft (308 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density356/sq mi
Coordinates36.6792°N, 84.1280°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS21235
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 69.3-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.2%
D 14.8%

Winner: Republican by 69.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
41% below US avg
High School+72.4%
Graduate Degree+13.4%
School Test Score5.50
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density356/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants75
Retail Stores132

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.3 min
Drive Alone87.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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