About Pleasanton
Pleasanton, IA is a tiny community located in southern Iowa counting 32 people who proudly call it home.
Pleasanton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.35 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 91 residents per square mile.
📰 Pleasanton News Today
- Charlotte Irene Smith Obituary June 6, 2026 dahlfuneralhome.com · Jun 6
- Jean Frisbie Obituary (2026) - Pleasanton, IA - Roberson Funeral Home - Princeton Legacy obituary · Jul 2
- Multiple tornadoes hit Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin during April 13 severe weather outbreak - The Watchers The Watchers - Watching the world evolve and transform · Apr 14
- Judge dismisses nurse’s whistleblower suit over alleged Medicare billing scheme - San Antonio Express-News San Antonio Express-News · Apr 9
- Charlotte Smith Obituary (1941 - 2026) - Cedar Falls, IA - Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier Legacy obituary · Jun 6
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What Makes Pleasanton Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Pleasanton — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- With 32 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)32
Rank in state#921 of 940
Land area0.35 sq mi
Density91/sq mi
Coordinates40.5824, -93.7429