Mount Pleasant
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Mount Pleasant, Iowa is a small Midwestern town with friendly locals, historic architecture, and a relaxed atmosphere. Though compact, its downtown features unique shops, local dining, and annual festivals, making it a great stop on a road trip or for quiet country escapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
619
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.96°, -91.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,824
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
10.7°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
-3.3°C
Record High
43.3°C
Record Low
-35.8°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
910 mm
Internet Speed
94 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
35 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
8
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
MPZ
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.