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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 34.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 756 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1472°N, 91.8596°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ottumwa Regional (OTM) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in |
Pleasant Plain has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.4").