Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Copper Creek 9
Cinema
Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
Museum
Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
Museum
Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
Museum
Cattle Tie-Outs
Zoo
County School
Museum
Susan Knapp Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
MidAmerican Energy Stage
Theatre Arts
Fun Forest Stage
Theatre Arts
Andringa Family Foundation Little Hands on the Farm
Attraction
Butter Cow
Attraction
Ye Old Mill
Attraction
Anne & Bill Riley Stage
Theatre Arts
Snakes Alive
Attraction
Model Railroad
Attraction
Halls of Law and Flame
Museum
Giant Slide
Attraction
Grandstand
Stadium
Teachout Aquatic Center
Water Park
Adventure Bay
Water Park
Yellow and Orange Slide
Attraction
Reef Racer Mat Slides
Attraction
Blue and Green Slide
Attraction
Gang Plank
Attraction
Pirates' Plummet
Attraction
Food and Drink (2) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Over The Top
Sweets
Bud Tent
Bar
Iowa Craft Beer Tent
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sam's Bar & Grill
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Pancheros
Fast Food
Menchie's
Sweets
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
B-Bop's
Fast Food
Pint Sized Pub
Fast Food
The Grub Hub
Fast Food
Sand Bar
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
The Oasis
Fast Food
Parrot's Perch
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Four Mile Community Center
Community Centre
Chesterfield Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (1) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Barksdale's State Fair Cookies
Bakery
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (8) B
Sunrise Park
Park
Copper Creek Lake Park
Park
Doanes Park
Park
Brook Run Park
Park
Laurel Hill Park
Park
Sheridan Park
Park
Walnut Square
Park
Raun Plaza
Park
Grandview Park
Park
Reno Memorial Dog Park
Park
Ironwood Park
Park
Sargent Park
Park
Easton Basin Park
Park
Easttown Park
Park
Chesterfield Park
Park
Valley View Village Park
Park
Altoona Campus
Park
Phoenix Park
Park
Fairmont Park
Park
Prairie Heritage Park
Park
Lions Park
Park
Bernie's Playground
Playground
Norwoodville Community Center
Park
Falcon Ridge Park
Park
Shops (1) F
Git 'n Go
Convenience Store
Shoppers' Mart
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Target
Department Store
Trixies Salon
Hairdresser
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Happy Nails
Beauty
Fantastic Sams
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Maurices
Clothing
Marilyn's Hallmark Shop
Gift Shop
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Top Nails & Day Spa
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Gordmans
Department Store
Menards
Home Improvement
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Wild Hairz
Hairdresser
LV Nails
Beauty
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Caricatures
Gift Shop
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Rasmussen Bike Shop Altoona
Bicycle
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pleasant Hill.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Tram Stop
Bus Stop
Dart Transit Hub
Bus Stop
Outlets of Des Moines
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Pleasant Hill is 100/100 - which is 12% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime A

Pleasant Hill crime rates are 1,011 per 100k, which is 37% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
833 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
179 crimes per 100k A
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employment B+

The median income in Pleasant Hill is $74,612 - which is 37% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$74,612 B
Unemployment Rate
4.2% D
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Pleasant Hill Fire Department
Fire Station
Pleasant Hill Police Department
Police
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
UnityPoint Clinic
Clinic
Mercy East Clinic
Clinic
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Fire Station
Fire Station
Dr. Nick Palmer/Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic
Doctor
Iowa State Fair Police
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Des Moines Fire Department
Fire Station
Wellness Chiropractic Center
Doctor
DoctorsNow
Doctor
UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Altoona
Clinic
Prairie View Family Dental
Dentist
Des Moines Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Altoona City Fire Department
Fire Station
Des Moines Fire and Rescue Department Station 3
Fire Station
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Des Moines Police East Side Boxing Club
Police
Altoona Police Deaprtment
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A+

Pleasant Hill home prices are $215,200 - which is 62% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$215,200 B+
Home Appreciation Rate
13% A-
Home Affordability
2.9x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools A-

The Pleasant Hill graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Iowa
School Test Scores
77% A-
High School Grad. Rates
89% B+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Hoyt Middle School
Brubaker Elementary School
Stowe Elementary School
Four Mile Elementary
St Joseph Elementary School
Willard Elementary School
Clay Elementary
Sterling Education
Delaware Elementary
Goodrell Middle School
Phillips Elementary
Spring Creek - 6Th Grade
Willowbrook Elementary
Garton Elementary
Altoona Elementary
Centennial Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Sterling Education
Southeast Polk High School
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ratings A+

Pleasant Hill has an overall rating of 95% from 3 reviews.
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User Surveys (3)
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Pleasant Hill, IA Area Guide

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  • Pleasant Hill has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Pleasant Hill crime rates are 37% lower than the Iowa average
  • Cost of living in Pleasant Hill is 12% higher than the Iowa average

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Pleasant Hill? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Sunrise Park
      Copper Creek Lake Park
      Doanes Park
      Brook Run Park
      Laurel Hill Park
      Sheridan Park
      Walnut Square
      Raun Plaza

      Entertainment

      Copper Creek 9
      Richard O. Jacobson Hall & Kenyon Gallery
      Richard L. Easter Museum Complex
      Ralph H. Deets Historical Museum
      Cattle Tie-Outs
      County School
      Susan Knapp Amphitheater
      MidAmerican Energy Stage

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Over The Top
      Bud Tent
      Iowa Craft Beer Tent
      Burger King
      Subway
      McDonald's
      Sam's Bar & Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Pleasant Hill? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Pleasant Hill.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Pleasant Hill? The cost of living in Pleasant Hill is 100/100 - which is 12% higher than Iowa.
      Pleasant Hill
      100

      same as average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A Crime

      What is the crime rate in Pleasant Hill? Pleasant Hill crime rates are 1,011, which are 37% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      1,011 per 100k people

      56% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 99

      56% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -56%

      Year over year crime is down

      B+ Employment

      What is the median income in Pleasant Hill? The median income in Pleasant Hill is $74,612 which is 37% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $74,61235% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,89314% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      9% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Pleasant Hill a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Hy-Vee Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Pleasant Hill home prices? Pleasant Hill home prices are $215,200 - which is 62% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $215,20017% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0399% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      73%

      14% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Pleasant Hill have good schools? The Pleasant Hill graduation rate is 89% - which is 2% higher than Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      89%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      77%

      60% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Pleasant Hill a good place to live? Pleasant Hill has an overall rating of 95% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      95%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      95%

      3 total surveys

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