The Town FilesPleasant Hill, North Carolina
Community in Wilkes County · population 831 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $147,800
- Household income
- $52,381
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 56.8
Pleasant Hill is a community of 831 people in Wilkes County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $147,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks quieter than 91% of North Carolina towns, more of a college town than 88% of North Carolina towns, better for families than 77% of North Carolina towns.
How Pleasant Hill ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pleasant Hill is worth $147,800, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $52,381, which is more affordable than 85% of North Carolina towns. 90.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pleasant Hill | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $147,800 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | — | $969 |
| Median household income | $52,381 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 90.9% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pleasant Hill
| People | Pleasant Hill | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.8 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.4% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 2.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.9% | 89.5% |
Weather in Pleasant Hill
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 23.0°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 33 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 26, 2024 about 5.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 20, 1986.
Severe weather in Wilkes County since 1996
Wilkes County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Wilkes County
Wilkes County had 18,933 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,003 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Pleasant Hill itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Pleasant Hill
- Elkin, NC2.7 mi · 4,122 people · home $226,900
- Jonesville, NC3.6 mi · 2,308 people · home $102,900
- Boonville, NC10.4 mi · 1,185 people · home $165,400
- Hays, NC12.2 mi · 1,595 people · home $183,800
- Dobson, NC13.5 mi · 1,462 people · home $173,900
- North Wilkesboro, NC14.7 mi · 4,382 people · home $212,700
- Fairplains, NC14.9 mi · 2,029 people · home $140,200
- Mulberry, NC15.2 mi · 2,275 people · home $172,400
Pleasant Hill questions
Is Pleasant Hill, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pleasant Hill scores better for retirees than 72% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 91%. 26.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.8).
How much does a house cost in Pleasant Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Pleasant Hill is valued at $147,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,381, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Pleasant Hill?
July highs average 87.1°F and January lows 23.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Pleasant Hill get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasant Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 26, 2024. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)