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Mount Pleasant, IA

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Population
8,500
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
720 ft
Median Home Value
$160,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$826/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$61,042
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityBurlington, Iowa25 miles away · 23,336 residents.

About Mount Pleasant

Mount Pleasant is a city and the county seat of Henry County, Iowa. Founded in 1835 by Presley Saunders and famous for hosting the annual Midwest Old Threshers Reunion which draws over 100,000 visitors, the community of approximately 8,951 is served by the Mount Pleasant Community School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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