Pleasant Hill
City in Iowa, United States
Overview
Pleasant Hill is a close-knit suburb just outside Des Moines, known for its parks, family-oriented community, and access to natural amenities. The city feels peaceful with its friendly neighborhoods and local businesses. Despite its small population, it offers core conveniences and green spaces for relaxation.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Iowa
Population
617
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.58°, -93.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,144
Local Cost
$1,492
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.5°C
Winter Avg
-4.2°C
Record High
42.6°C
Record Low
-33.8°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
884 mm
Internet Speed
487 Mbps
Upload
360 Mbps
Latency
17 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
8
Walk Score
8
Footways
15.0
Airport
DSM
Distance
14 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 5 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 55/100.