Pleasant Hill, IA
Living in Pleasant Hill
Bikeability17
Walkability12
Commute73
Public Transit4
Affordability51
Public Safety68
Airports40
Hospitals73
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools87
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.9kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black3%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$202kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
46%Built 2000 or Later
$907Median Monthly Rent+$239 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K18%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas1%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pleasant Hill
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Polk County47
Property Crime in Pleasant Hill
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Polk County59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(47%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pleasant Hill
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding48
Tornado19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pleasant Hill, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pleasant Hill, IA
St Joseph Elementary School
3 miles, NW
Sterling Education
4 miles, NW
Joshua Christian Academy
5 miles, W
Holy Family School
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Pleasant Hill, IA
Grand View University
6 miles, NW
Mercy College of Health Sciences
7 miles, W
Drake University
8 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pleasant Hill, IA
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
7 miles, W
Broadlawns Medical Center
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Pleasant Hill, IA
Des Moines International Airport
9 miles, SW
Waterloo Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
94 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
126 miles, W