Pleasant Hill, Missouri
Pleasant Hill is a city of 8,847 people in Cass County, Missouri.
Why visit Pleasant Hill
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails and 10 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Pleasant Hill Downtown Historic District, Pleasant Hill Historical Society Museum and Veteran's Memorial.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Pleasant Hill
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pleasant Hill
Pleasant Hill is a city in Cass and Jackson counties, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,777 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Pleasant Hill, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Pleasant Hill Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
National historic district in Pleasant Hill, Cass County, Missouri
Pleasant Hill Historical Society Museum
Museum · 1.3 mi
History museum in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes10
El Puerto
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
2125 MO 7, Pleasant Hill
Mo-Th 11:00-21:30, Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00
Big Creek Cafe
Cafe · American · 1.3 mi
113 Wyoming Street, Pleasant Hill
Tu-Th 06:00-15:00, Fr 06:00-20:00, Sa 06:00-15:00
Guido's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
600 MO 7, Pleasant Hill
Roosters
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
100 North 7 Highway, Pleasant Hill
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.1 mi
602 North 7 Highway, Pleasant Hill
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00
Churches and places of worship12
St. Bridget Parish
Church · Catholic · 1.4 mi
2103 Lexington Road, Pleasant Hill
Mo-Th 09:00-12:00,13:00-16:00; Fr 09:00-12:00,13:00-15:00
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 0.8 mi
1300 Lexington Road, Pleasant Hill
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:30
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 1.1 mi
601 East Oak Street, Pleasant Hill
Grace and Truth Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 1.2 mi
400 Cedar Street, Pleasant Hill
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
1401 MO VV, Pleasant Hill
History
Pleasant Hill was platted in 1844 by William Wright and was recorded as the "Original Town of Pleasant Hill." Wright and Methodist circuit rider William Ferrell operated a mercantile store. The original location was on a ridge near Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The community was named after its "pleasant situation on an elevated prairie". Wright also operated a 3-story tavern that was marked by a 12-foot high beacon atop a pole. It was an overnight stop for stagecoaches between Lexington, Missouri and Fort Scott, Kansas.
During the American Civil War and the run-up to it in the 1860s, Pleasant Hill was bitterly divided between the factions and was subject to numerous bushwhacking incidents. The most notable incidents involved the congregations of the Christian and Presbyterian churches which were built side by side on High Street. The Presbyterian Church was burnt in the process. In 1863 all residents in the area were forced to move from the community in General Order No. 11 (1863).
In 1865 after residents were able to return the city center moved one mile southwest down the hill to the railhead of the Pacific Railroad (the original town site is still within the city limits, however the area is now called "Old Town"). The new city center was lower than the original and adjoins Big Creek.
From the History section of Pleasant Hill, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
School · 1.1 mi
327 North McKissock Street, Pleasant Hill
Map of Pleasant Hill
52 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 1.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.2 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 5.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pleasant Hill Wfo (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Cass County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2010-08-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Johnson County Executive Airport (OJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Greenwood 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Lone Jack 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Lake Lotawana 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Lee's Summit 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Raymore 10 mi west, about 16 min by car
- Harrisonville 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Peculiar 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
- Blue Springs 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Belton 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
- Grandview 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Pleasant Hill Historical Society Museum Expansion, Msminx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Developed section of the Rock Island Trail State Park at Pleasant Hill Info Depot, mostateparks, Public domain
- ISS030-E-187790 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-35518 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-187789 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-187791 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-71675 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-35164 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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