Pleasanton, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 32 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -13.5%
Males: 12  (40.3%)
Females: 20  (59.7%)
Median resident age:

51.6 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50065

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-657,380,510 (it was $51,250 in 2000)
Pleasanton $-657,380,510
IA $69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,801 (it was $29,231 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $38,800 in 2000)
Pleasanton $-714,390,601
IA $194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $182,325; detached houses: $181,912
March 2022 cost of living index in Pleasanton: 82.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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Ancestries: Italian (51.7%), American (13.8%), Norwegian (10.3%), Polish (10.3%), Czech (6.9%), Swedish (6.9%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/21/1884

Elevation: 1090 feet

Land area: 0.34 square miles.

Population density: 93 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Pleasanton city:

1.8% ($700)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Des Moines, IA (70.2 miles , pop. 198,682).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (112.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (327.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Davis City, IA (2.3 miles ),
Cainsville, MO (3.1 miles ),
Lamoni, IA (3.2 miles ),
Leon, IA (3.3 miles ),
South Lineville, MO (3.4 miles),
Lineville, IA (3.4 miles ),
Blythedale, MO (3.5 miles ),
Decatur City, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 40.58 N, Longitude: 93.74 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 641

Distribution of median household income in Pleasanton, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pleasanton, IA in 2022

Pleasanton satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.7%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Pleasanton, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Pleasanton, Iowa average temperatures Pleasanton, Iowa average precipitation Pleasanton, Iowa humidity Pleasanton, Iowa wind speed Pleasanton, Iowa snowfall Pleasanton, Iowa sunshine Pleasanton, Iowa clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2001 was 17.1. This is significantly better than average.

City:

17.1
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2001 was 3.08. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 17.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

3.08
U.S.:

5.11

Tornado activity:

Pleasanton-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 59% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/24/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.5 miles away from the Pleasanton city center caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1980, a category F4 tornado 9.7 miles away from the city center caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pleasanton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 288% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 335.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 386.0 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 345.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 345.4 miles away from Pleasanton center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 334.6 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 309.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Decatur County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winds: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Pleasanton:

  • LAMONI NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAMONI, IA)
  • SOUTH CENTRAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 11 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • WESTVIEW ACRES CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • LEON CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • DECATUR COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 12 miles away; LEON, IA)
  • PEARL'S II EDEN FOR ELDERS (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; PRINCETON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pleasanton:

  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 63 miles; Maryville, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,946)
  • Truman State University (about 67 miles; Kirksville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,553)
  • Drake University (about 71 miles; Des Moines, IA; FT enrollment: 3,768)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 78 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • Des Moines Area Community College (about 79 miles; Ankeny, IA; FT enrollment: 15,337)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 80 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Highland Community College (about 95 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)

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Decatur County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

77.8%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Pleasanton:

Marital status in Pleasanton, IA
  • Never married: 0.0%
  • Now married: 94.6%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Pleasanton:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 30.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

6.4
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pleasanton, IA (based on Decatur County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,38316
Other6324
Mainline Protestant6308
Catholic1952
None5,617-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
Decatur County:

2.37 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 4
Decatur County:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 4
Here:

4.74 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.7%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Decatur County:

26.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.7%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$282
Totals for Government 0$0 1$282

Strongest AM radio stations in Pleasanton:

  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KPSZ (940 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF IOWA, LLC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBGG (1700 AM; 10 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pleasanton:

  • KIIC (97.9 FM; LAMONI, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • KJJC (107.1 FM; OSCEOLA, IA; Owner: THOMAS H. BURKE, RECEIVER FOR LIFESTYLE COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 23.3mTotal length
  • 640Total average daily traffic
  • 125Total average daily truck traffic
  • 640Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pleasanton, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Pleasanton compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
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