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Mount Pleasant, AR
Town in Izard County, Arkansas.
Population
345
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
0
Mount Pleasant and its ZIP codes
Mount Pleasant at a glance
- Mount Pleasant is 68% denser than Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Mount Pleasant, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Izard County. PPP loans are for Mount Pleasant.
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,410
2,949 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$39,333
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $10,034 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Mount Pleasant, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
47
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mount Pleasant, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities near Mount Pleasant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SidneyTown | 7.8 mi | 2.1 |
| MelbourneCity | 8.1 mi | 6.9 |
| CushmanCity | 8.2 mi | 4.1 |
| GuionTown | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Evening ShadeCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Violet HillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| FranklinTown | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Pleasant GroveCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| BethesdaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| Cave CityCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| Mount OliveCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Horseshoe BendCity | 17 mi | 13.4 |
| OxfordCity | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| BatesvilleCity | 18 mi | 11.6 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 19 mi | 7.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mount Pleasant, AR in?
- Mount Pleasant is in Izard County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Mount Pleasant, AR?
- About 345 people live in Mount Pleasant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mount Pleasant?
- Nearby places include Sidney (7.8 mi), Melbourne (8.1 mi), Cushman (8.2 mi), Guion (9.1 mi), Evening Shade (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023