The Town FilesPleasantville, Iowa
City in Marion County · population 1,676 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,300
- Household income
- $67,614
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 38.6
Pleasantville is a city of 1,676 people in Marion County, Iowa. The median home is worth $168,300, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks better for families than 72% of Iowa towns.
How Pleasantville ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pleasantville is worth $168,300, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $67,614, which is more affordable than 35% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $866 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pleasantville | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,300 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $866 | $820 |
| Median household income | $67,614 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pleasantville
| People | Pleasantville | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.1% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.2% | 88.5% |
Weather in Pleasantville
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.3 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 133 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasantville since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 14, 1966 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 7, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 50 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on June 30, 2014.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
| September 12, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4392: Severe Storm And Tornadoes |
| July 31, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4234: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 31, 2013 | Flood | DR-4119: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 19,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,553 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Pleasantville itself the ACS puts it at 2.1%.
Public schools in Pleasantville
3 public schools with 827 students, about 16.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville Elementary | PK-6 | 456 | 16.3 |
| Pleasantville High School | 9-12 | 245 | 14.4 |
| Pleasantville Middle School | 7-8 | 126 | 21.0 |
Towns near Pleasantville
- Hartford, IA8.4 mi · 733 people · home $176,700
- Knoxville, IA10.0 mi · 7,595 people · home $160,300
- Milo, IA11.0 mi · 778 people · home $153,100
- Melcher-Dallas, IA11.2 mi · 1,195 people · home $99,800
- Monroe, IA12.6 mi · 1,967 people · home $177,200
- Carlisle, IA14.2 mi · 4,160 people · home $234,300
- Prairie City, IA14.5 mi · 1,700 people · home $190,600
- Indianola, IA15.3 mi · 15,833 people · home $237,500
Pleasantville questions
Is Pleasantville, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pleasantville scores better for retirees than 11% of Iowa towns and quieter than 44%. 15.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.6).
How much does a house cost in Pleasantville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pleasantville is valued at $168,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,614, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $866 a month.
What is the weather like in Pleasantville?
July highs average 84.6°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 33.3 inches of snow.
Does Pleasantville get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pleasantville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 14, 1966. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)