Mount Pleasant, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Henry County County
Mount Pleasant, IA
At a Glance
How Mount Pleasant Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Pleasant's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Pleasant a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Pleasant residents earn a median household income of $59,216 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,670. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Pleasant is $145,600 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,587. Median rent is $773/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Safety & Crime
Mount Pleasant reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,075/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Mount Pleasant hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Pleasant has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.