General Information
Situated below Mt. Timpanogas, Pleasant Grove is a small town with great community pride and satisfaction. Its close location to urban areas allows its residents to maintain a pleasant life style and at the same time enjoy a personal, small-town atmosphere.
During the past decade, Pleasant Grove experienced steady growth, averaging an average annual rate change of 5.7%. From 1998 to 2000 alone the city gained nearly 3,000 new residents. With a median age of 23.6 and an average household size of 3.88, Pleasant Grove is right in line with the county averages.
Origin of City's Name
Pleasant Grove was named after a grove of cottonwood trees where the city's first pioneers settled.
Date of Incorporation: 1855
Did You Know?
Pleasant Grove has existed under many names. It was established in 1849 when a Mormon group, including William H. Adams, Philo T. Farnsworth and John Mercer, settled there. They built a fort and named it Grove Fort. After a disagreement with local Indians, the settlement became Battle Creek. In March 1851, the name was finally changed to Pleasant Grove.
| Recreation | Crime * | ||
| Baseball Diamonds | 2 | Aggravated Assault | N/A |
| Bowling Alleys | 0 | Arson | N/A |
| Covered Picnic Facilities | 8 | Auto Theft | 58 |
| Golf Courses | 0 | Burglary | 122 |
| Indoor Facilities | 1 | Larceny | N/A |
| Parks | 9 | Murder | 0 |
| Rodeo Grounds | 1 | Rape | 9 |
| Soccer/Football Fields | 1 | Robbery | 5 |
| Swimming Pools | 1 | ||
| Tennis Courts | 8 | ||
| Median Age: 23.6 | Household Size: 3.88 | ||
Largest Employer: Walker Oil Company: 440 employees
Population: 23, 468
State Rank by Population: 20
poltical Profile
Out of the 9,744 registered voters, 7,701 cast ballots in the 2001 November election.
Schools in Pleasant Grove: