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Pleasant Hill, IA

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Population
11,239
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
864 ft
Median Home Value
$295,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,215/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$90,508
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IowaPopulation rankingHighest population places in IowaNearest larger communityAltoona, Iowa3.8 miles away · 22,796 residents.

About Pleasant Hill

Pleasant Hill is a city in Polk County, Iowa, located immediately east of Des Moines as part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1956, the city has grown to approximately 11,100 residents. Public education is split between the Des Moines Public School District and the Southeast Polk Community School District, with multiple local schools operating within the city. The community offers a residential suburban environment with nearby access to regional employment centers.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Homicide RiskA+98.3rating

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