Pleasantville, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Marion County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,883
Population
769/sq mi density
$67,692
Median Income
$31,739 per capita
$161,500
Home Value
$273,498 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,692 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,500 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasantville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. The area receives 36.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3870°N, 93.2728°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 13.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in |
Pleasantville has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.0").