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A town of 4. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
Population
4
residents
What makes Pleasant stand out
The thing Pleasant does most differently from other towns.
Small town
4 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Pleasant’s report card
Now in Pleasant
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Residents weigh in
Pleasant is #4 of 125 in KS for “Highest graduation rate”. Fair?
Your answer becomes a post in Pleasant’s Town Square.
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pleasant. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Pleasant beats the Kansas average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Kansas
7 better16 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Pleasant | KS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9% | 11.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.6% | 8.1% |
Smith County Memorial Hospital
9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
83rd
percentile among KS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
High risk, with hail at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HailInland floodingDrought
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Pleasant has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–41°
Spring39–65°
Summer63–88°
Fall40–67°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →