Pisgah, IA, 2018
Pisgah’s story
127 years in pictures
Census counts: 212 in 1910, a peak of 421 in 1920, 249 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2018 and 2 maps from 1971 on.
- 1899Pisgah is laid out
PisgahIA
A town of 248, laid out in 1899.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
248
2025 Census estimate · +0.8% since 2020
Typical home
$166K
+9.7% in a year
Household income
$66K
median
Median age
44.5
years
Jobs based here
14
A commuter town
Is Pisgah a good place to live?
Pisgah’s average trip to work is 41 minutes, where Iowa’s towns sit at 19 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 2 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Pisgah. Pisgah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
248 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pisgah: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pisgah, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPisgah Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers79% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pisgah’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHarrison County AuditorHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5156451564 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pisgah.
Work & commute
With 0.1 jobs for every working resident, most of Pisgah’s workers commute out
The share of residents in Pisgah who live below the poverty line is 6.3%, against 11% in Iowa’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Dunlap (24%), Denison (9%) and Woodbine (8%). The income of the median household for Pisgah comes to $66,000.
0%work in town
| Pisgah | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 6.3% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Pisgah0%
Dunlap24%
Denison9%
Woodbine8%
Omaha8%
25 mi
median commute distance
14
jobs based in Pisgah
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Pisgah home at about $166K
The median rent in Pisgah is $775 a month. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 9.7% in value. 73% of Pisgah households live in a home they own.
$166KZillow home value
| Pisgah | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $775 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 73% | 70% | 73% |
Typical home value
Pisgah$166K
Iowa$237K
+9.7%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Pisgah has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
Paid flood insurance claims in Pisgah since 2007: 2. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 74% of U.S. communities. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Pisgah after 6 declared disasters, most recently in 2025. Expected losses in Pisgah break down as 49% from inland flooding and 14% from drought.
74risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
2
paid flood claims since 2007
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Pisgah: snowy winters and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 12°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a winter.
46″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–34°
Spring38–61°
Summer62–84°
Fall40–63°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 1
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Pisgah is
In Pisgah, 16% of adults smoke cigarettes. Two figures for adults in the town: 38% have high blood pressure, 20% have been diagnosed with depression.
| Pisgah | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 21% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 33% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
0 better28 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Pisgah | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.8% | 11.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.9% | 6.6% |
Burgess Health Center
16.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pisgah
17pages on Pisgah
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pisgah; the nearest are
Nebraska Indian Community CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Macy, NE29.5 mi$4,080 in-state tuitionMetropolitan Community College AreaCommunity college · Public · Omaha, NE35.9 mi$3,375 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Pisgah residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Pisgah for work
Where Pisgah’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
14jobs based in Pisgah
0%of working residents work in town
25 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pisgah
City in Iowa, United States
Pisgah is a city in Harrison County, Iowa, United States, along the Soldier River. The community is located in the midst of the Loess Hills. The population was 249 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,060 ft
- ZIP code
- 51564
Questions about Pisgah
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pisgah, IA a good place to live?
Pisgah has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.