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Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Introduction to Pleasant Hill, Iowa

Pleasant Hill, Iowa is located 4 miles E of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and is 127 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. It is in Polk county, and the city is part of the Des Moines metro area. The population of Pleasant Hill is 5,070.

Pleasant Hill History

Pleasant Hill was incorporated as a city on May 12, 1956. It is situated in Polk County, which was founded in 1846. This county was named in honor of President James K. Polk. Polk County is among the 5 counties which make up Des Moines - West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Pleasant Hill and nearby Attractions

  • Doane Park
  • Pleasant Hill Free Church
  • Des Moines Art Center
  • State Historical Society of Iowa
  • Big Creek State Park

Things To Do In Pleasant Hill

Residents of Pleasant Hill can spend their leisure time at the Big Creek State Park, Walnut Woods State Park, and the Doane Park. Des Moines Art Center is for the ones who cherish art in all its forms. Tourists also flock to State Historical Society of Iowa. Greens and Blues Fest is the festival held in Pleasant Hill during the month of May every year.

Pleasant Hill Transportation

Des Moines International Airport is the closest airport.

Pleasant Hill Higher Education

There are many colleges and universities which can be attended from Pleasant Hill including Des Moines Community College, Drake University, Iowa State University, and Iowa Central Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyPleasant Hill Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyPleasant Hill Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyPleasant Hill Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyPleasant Hill People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 6%Pleasant Hill Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 9%Pleasant Hill Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Pleasant Hill College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Pleasant Hill, IA

Comparing Pleasant Hill 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men710
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity410
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size79

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use48
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents51
Affordability of Property Taxes41
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime65

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