Pleasant Plain, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Jefferson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
79 Population 78/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $40,975 per capita
$73,800 Home Value $94,096 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,800 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Pleasant Plain, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,250
12% below
$40,975 per capita
Home Value
$73,800
74% below
Zillow: $94,096
Bachelor's Degree+
9.4%
72% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
39% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Pleasant Plain Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pleasant Plain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
26%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pleasant Plain a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pleasant Plain residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,975. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 795 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pleasant Plain is $73,800 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $94,096. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

9.4% of adults in Pleasant Plain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pleasant Plain 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 38.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population79
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density78/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$40,975
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$911M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,800
Rent
Ownership95.1%
Zillow$94,096
Housing Units44
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity44.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,327/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
Elevation756 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.4%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband82.9%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Pleasant Plain was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Ottumwa Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.526 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.