Pleasant View township, Kansas
Pleasant View township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Pleasant View township is a geographic entity located in Cherokee County, Kansas. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 556. The land area covers 52.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 556 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 53.8 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 158 | ±58 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 190 | ±68 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 158 | ±58 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 32 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $161,600 | ±$35,694 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,435 | ±$771 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,111 | ±$22,145 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,916 | ±$16,687 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% | ±12% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 45 | ±39 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 198 | ±78 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88% | ±16.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF PLEASANT VIEW
GUS Population: 558 (2024)
ID: 127007
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
2737 NE 107TH TER, PITTSBURG KS 66762-9011
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COUNTY OF CHEROKEE
GUS Population: 19,133 (2024)
ID: 164623
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
PO BOX 14, COLUMBUS KS 66725-0014
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | WEBB CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | CARTERVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | JOPLIN, MO | |
| Special Education School Nearby | KG-12 | JOPLIN, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Carl Junction, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-06 | Carl Junction, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Carl Junction, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Carl Junction, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-01 | Carl Junction, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-12 | Carl Junction, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pittsburg State University
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College | 8.9 mi away | 1701 S Broadway, Pittsburg, KS, 66762 |
6202317000
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WEIR PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.1 mi away | 111 E. MAIN ST., WEIR, KS, 66781 |
(620) 396-8899
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SPBK Enterprises Inc
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College Vocational | 14.1 mi away | 501 South Madison Street, Webb City, MO, 64870-2502 |
4176738828
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PITTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 308 NORTH WALNUT, PITTSBURG, KS, 66762 |
(620) 231-8110
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Ozark Christian College
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College | 14.4 mi away | 1111 N Main St, Joplin, MO, 64801 |
4176261234
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PITTSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 308 NORTH WALNUT, PITTSBURG, KS, 66762 |
(620) 231-8110
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Franklin Technology Center Adult Education
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College Vocational | 15.4 mi away | 810 S. Wall Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64801 |
41768000042061
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COLUMBUS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 205 N. KANSAS, COLUMBUS, KS, 66725 |
(620) 429-2086
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New Dimensions School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 15.4 mi away | 621 Kentucky Ave., Joplin, MO, 64801-5017 |
4177822875
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GALENA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 210 W. 7TH STREET, GALENA, KS, 66739 |
(620) 783-5132
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PITTSBURG, KS US, located 8.8 miles from Pleasant View township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42.7° | 23.8° | 33.2° | 1.77" | 3.4" |
| February | 48.3° | 28.2° | 38.2° | 2.10" | 1.0" |
| March | 58.7° | 36.7° | 47.7° | 3.24" | 1.6" |
| April | 68.0° | 46.0° | 57.0° | 5.06" | 0.0" |
| May | 76.4° | 55.6° | 66.0° | 7.13" | 0.0" |
| June | 85.5° | 65.2° | 75.4° | 6.07" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.2° | 70.1° | 80.1° | 4.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.8° | 67.9° | 78.9° | 3.64" | 0.0" |
| September | 82.2° | 59.7° | 70.9° | 5.18" | 0.0" |
| October | 70.0° | 47.7° | 58.8° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| November | 57.2° | 35.6° | 46.4° | 3.29" | 0.6" |
| December | 46.0° | 27.5° | 36.8° | 2.30" | 2.9" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury city | City | 3.8 mi | — |
| Waco city | City | 4.3 mi | — |
| Weir city | City | 6.3 mi | — |
| Opolis CDP | CDP | 6.4 mi | — |
| Crestline CDP | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Scammon city | City | 8.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2002156675. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.