Pleasant Grove

AL

Jefferson County, Alabama

Population 668K |Median income $66,388 |11 hospitals

Population
667,755
Jefferson County
Median Income
$66,388
Near average
Median Home Value
$240,000
+5% vs avg
Median Age
37.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
668K+1%
Median Income
$66,388+46%
Median Home Value
$240,000+70%
Poverty Rate
15.7%-13%
Unemployment
4.7%-54%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,193/mo
Poverty Rate
15.7% +11% vs avg
Unemployment 4.7%
Bachelor's Degree+ 36.2%
Work From Home 11.1%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 48.4%
African American 42.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 2%
Asian 1.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
42.7%
Short Sleep Duration
37.6%
Obesity
37.4%
Physical Inactivity
28%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
Diabetes
15.1%
Binge Drinking
14.5%
Current Smoking
13.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
12.6%
Current Asthma
9.9%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 81.2%
Dental Visit 58.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.6%
Stroke
4.1%

Hospitals 11 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
3
★★
4
★
0
Average Rating
2.8/5
Total Hospitals
11
With ER
8
BIRMINGHAM VA MEDICAL CENTER
BIRMINGHAM · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOSPITAL
BIRMINGHAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
BIRMINGHAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
PRINCETON BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
BIRMINGHAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
ST. VINCENT'S EAST
BIRMINGHAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
GRANDVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
BIRMINGHAM · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
BESSEMER · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆
BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
VESTAVIA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Pleasant Grove Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Virginia and North Central North Carolina

NOAA · 28m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central South Carolina Through 9:45 AM

NOAA · 29m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 29m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Storm and Tree Down Alert Issued for Hume Highway Southbound Exit at Bargo

NSW RFS · 34m ago
Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Georgia and Central South Carolina

NOAA · 35m ago
Bushfire Alerts

Bushfire Advice Issued for City of Sydney Following Grass Fire Report

NSW RFS · 1h ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pleasant Grove, AL? ▼
Pleasant Grove, AL has a population of 667,755 people, located in Jefferson County, Alabama.
What is the median household income in Pleasant Grove? ▼
The median household income in Pleasant Grove, AL is $66,388 per year. The poverty rate is 15.7%.
What is the median home value in Pleasant Grove? ▼
The median home value in Pleasant Grove, AL is $240,000. Median rent is $1,193/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pleasant Grove? ▼
The top health indicators in Pleasant Grove include High Blood Pressure (42.7%), Short Sleep Duration (37.6%), Obesity (37.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pleasant Grove? ▼
Pleasant Grove has 11 hospitals with an average rating of 2.8/5 stars. 8 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pleasant Grove? ▼
The median age in Pleasant Grove, AL is 37.7 years. 36.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pleasant Grove, AL is located in Jefferson County, Alabama. With a population of 668K and a median household income of $66,388, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 11 hospitals with an average rating of 2.8/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pleasant Grove area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Jefferson County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.