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Pleasant Hill, MO
City in Cass County, Missouri.
Population
8,847
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,102
ZIP codes
0
Pleasant Hill and its ZIP codes
Pleasant Hill at a glance
- Pleasant Hill is about 12 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 97th among 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- The median household income is $95,602, 35% above the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $278,400 (21% above Missouri) and median rent is $1,174 a month.
Local data for Pleasant Hill, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pleasant Hill, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$95,602
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$278,400
Median rent
$1,174/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
34.7
Average commute
33.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,717), Irish Americans (983), Mexican Americans (383).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Pleasant Hill.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,179
31,431 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,709
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$677M
FY 2026, $6,280 per person
How people get to work
Pleasant Hill, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled12.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pleasant Hill, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
771
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
102
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pleasant Hill, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Pleasant Hill
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin ParkVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.1 |
| GreenwoodCity | 4.7 mi | 5.2 |
| Lake WinnebagoCity | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| Lake LotawanaCity | 6 mi | 10.3 |
| Lone JackCity | 6.4 mi | 5.9 |
| StrasburgCity | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Lee's SummitCity | 9.9 mi | 63.9 |
| East LynneCity | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Tarsney LakesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| RaymoreCity | 10 mi | 17.3 |
| Gunn CityVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| KingsvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Unity VillageVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| PeculiarCity | 12 mi | 9.1 |
| HarrisonvilleCity | 13 mi | 11.2 |
| Blue SpringsCity | 13 mi | 22.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pleasant Hill, MO in?
- Pleasant Hill is in Cass County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Pleasant Hill, MO?
- About 8,847 people live in Pleasant Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pleasant Hill?
- Nearby places include Baldwin Park (1.6 mi), Greenwood (4.7 mi), Lake Winnebago (5.2 mi), Lake Lotawana (6 mi), Lone Jack (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023