Pleasant Hill is a community of 6,961** located just east of Des Moines, Iowa. The city is situated at the intersection of Iowa 163 and US Highway 65, part of the Des Moines Metropolitan Area's freeway system. Along with the entire metro area, Pleasant Hill has experienced rapid growth over the last ten years, with a growth rate of nearly 40%. Pleasant Hill is less than ten minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Iowa State Capitol and fifteen minutes from the Des Moines International Airport.

Pleasant Hill provides an anchor for entertainment on the east side of Des Moines, with a multiplex movie theater. Pleasant Hill is the hub of the 4-Mile Creek Greenway Trail providing access into Des Moines and the City of Altoona.

Enjoy your visit to Pleasant Hill, a community that prides itself on its quality of life and services. Pleasant Hill is a mecca - away from congestion yet conveniently located near the heart of the Des Moines Metropolitan Area.

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