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Pleasant Hill, IL
Village in Pike County, Illinois.
Population
970
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,267
ZIP codes
0
Pleasant Hill and its ZIP codes
Pleasant Hill at a glance
- Pleasant Hill is about 5.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,904, 40% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,200 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Pleasant Hill, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pleasant Hill, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,904
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$78,200
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
76.7%
Bachelor's or higher
11.0%
Median age
30.5
Average commute
25.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (251), Irish Americans (182), Mexican Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pike County. PPP loans are for Pleasant Hill.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,588
3,819 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,267
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,991 per person
How people get to work
Pleasant Hill, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.1%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pleasant Hill, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
390
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pleasant Hill, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Pleasant Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeboVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
| Clarksville, MOCity | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| RockportCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Louisiana, MOCity | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Paynesville, MOVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Annada, MOVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| PearlVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| El DaraVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| MiltonVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| PittsfieldCity | 15 mi | 4.8 |
| Eolia, MOVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| DetroitVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HamburgVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| KampsvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Ashburn, MOTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| Tarrants, MOVillage | 18 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pleasant Hill, IL in?
- Pleasant Hill is in Pike County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Pleasant Hill, IL?
- About 970 people live in Pleasant Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pleasant Hill?
- Nearby places include Nebo (4.5 mi), Clarksville, MO (5.8 mi), Rockport (10 mi), Louisiana, MO (11 mi), Paynesville, MO (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023