Pleasantville, IA

Iowa · Nonmetropolitan · City

4.0 Great / 5.0
1,883 Population
$67,692 Median Income
$161,500 Home Value
$830 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
37.1 yrs Median Age
20.3% Bachelor's Degree+
4.0
Overall
4.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.6
Education

People

Population1,883
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density769/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 91.4%

Economy

4.4/5
Median Income$67,692
Per Capita Income$31,739
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty Rate3.0%
County GDP$2,878M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$161,500
Zillow Value$262,434
Median Rent$830
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$989

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Depression23.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul21° / 75°
Rain37 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.6/5
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.73
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Work From Home15.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Pleasantville Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$67,692
Home Value$161,500
Median Rent$830
Poverty Rate3.0%
Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
Unemployment1.6%
Avg Temperature49.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,883
Population Density769 per sq mi
Median Age37.1 years
Male55.0%
Female45.0%
Male 55%
Female 45%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.4% Hispanic 2.4% Other 6.2%
White91.4%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.2%

Language

English Only99.8%
Spanish Speakers0.2%
English 99.8% Spanish 0.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.9%
Health Insurance96.4%

Income

10% below avg
Median Household Income$67,692
Per Capita Income$31,739
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,222
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$84,851

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.6%
Poverty Rate3.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,062
County GDP$2,878M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation80
Healthcare Facilities105
Retail Stores126
Manufacturing44
Total Establishments1,062

Industry Mix

Restaurants 80 Healthcare 105 Retail 126 Manufacturing 44

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$84,851
Avg Property Tax Paid$5,610

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.0 min
Work From Home15.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

43% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$161,500
Zillow Home Value Index$262,434

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$299,500
Price Per Sq Ft$126
Homes Sold (month)2
Sale-to-List Ratio93.9%
Price Drops25.0%
Active Inventory4

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied76.9%

Rental Costs

29% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$830

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedroom$989
3 Bedroom$1,282
4 Bedroom$1,420

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$5,610
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.47%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure31.3%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.7%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.6%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.7%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.4%
Regular Checkup74.9%
Premature Death Rate6,618 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index9.0 / 10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)105
Restaurants (County)80

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

21°F Jan 75°F Jul
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Average49.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Land Area2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²)
Population Density769 per sq mi
Latitude41.3870°
Longitude-93.2728°
County FIPS19125

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.2%
D 30.4%

Republican +37.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
High School+94.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.73

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density769 per sq mi
Land Area2.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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