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Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Introduction to Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in Henry county, is located 48 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and is 175 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 8,751.

Mount Pleasant History

Mount Pleasant is the county seat of Henry County. The county was founded in 1836 and was named after the governor of the Wisconsin Territory, General Henry Dodge. The Iowa Wesleyan College was founded in the city in 1842. Mount Pleasant was the site of the National Almanac - sponsored solar eclipse expedition, which occurred on August 7, 1869 under the supervision of James Craig Watson.

Mount Pleasant and nearby Attractions

  • Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum
  • Van Allen House Heritage Center
  • Theatre Museum of Repertoire Americana
  • Geode State Park
  • Oakland Mills County Park
  • Hawkeye Log Cabin

Things To Do In Mount Pleasant

While in Mount Pleasant, tourists can visit the Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum. The Lake Darling State Park is an ideal destination for enjoying family picnics. It has facilities for camping and boating. You can also visit the Pioneer Church School Historical Marker and the other local parks like the Saunders Park. The city also has a number of churches. Every year, Mount Pleasant also hosts the Henry County Fair in the month of July and the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in August.

Mount Pleasant Transportation

International flights are available from the Quad City International Airport.

Mount Pleasant Higher Education

The University of Iowa, Indian Hills Community College, Western Illinois University, and Augustana College provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

Mount Pleasant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyMount Pleasant Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMount Pleasant Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Mount Pleasant Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 14%Mount Pleasant Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Mount Pleasant Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Mount Pleasant Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mount Pleasant, IA

Comparing Mount Pleasant to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men710
Racial Diversity610
Senior Citizens53
Age of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married52
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents94
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals710
Affordability of Property Taxes62
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built59

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime53

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