Pleasant View, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
281 Population 356/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $61,959 per capita
$101,800 Home Value $120,397 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
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

Pleasant View, KY

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$61,959 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
64% below
Zillow: $120,397
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
27.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
72.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
3% below
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pleasant View Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pleasant View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
36%
Rent
80%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pleasant View a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pleasant View residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,959. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,040 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pleasant View is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $120,397. Median rent is $925/month, with 27.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Education

19.9% of adults in Pleasant View hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 72.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 52.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population281
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density356/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$61,959
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$925
Ownership33.9%
Zillow$120,397
Housing Units109
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity31.0%
Premature Death16,850/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation1,011 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+72.4%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband61.0%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Pleasant View was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Lake Cumberland Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.