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Mount Pleasant, IA


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Mount Pleasant, Iowa

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

The People and Families of Mount Pleasant

In Mount Pleasant, about 45% of adults are married. Mount Pleasant offers a lot of one-person housing.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Pleasant had a median family income of $46,063.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mount Pleasant gave more campaign money ($250) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mount Pleasant Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Mount Pleasant. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Mount Pleasant, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Mount Pleasant, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

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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