Pleasant Grove, UTAH

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 Pleasant Grove'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: 24,487 (2002)

State Rank by Population: 20

Political Profile
Out of the 9,744 registered voters, 7,701 cast ballots in the 2001 November election.

Sources: Pleasant Grove City, Utah County Assessor, Utah County Elections Office, U.S. Census, State Bureau of Criminal Identification, CACI marketing research, State Bureau of Criminal Identification, "Utah: A Guide to the State," by Ward Roylance, and "Utah Place Names," by John Van Cott, Economic Development Director Frank Mills. *Figures denote crimes for both Pleasant Grove and Lindon.

Zip Codes

84062

Statistics & Facts

The population of Pleasant Grove is approximately 20,000 (1998).
The approximate number of families is 3,549 (1990).

The amount of land area in Pleasant Grove is 17.759 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Pleasant Grove to Washington DC is 1908 miles. The distance to the Utah state capital is 34 miles. (as the crow flies)
Pleasant Grove is positioned 40.37 degrees north of the equator and 111.73 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

Pleasant Grove location: in Utah Valley south of Salt Lake City near the base of Mount Timpanogas.

A map of Pleasant Grove, Utah, United States. Click to see the map on MSN Maps & Directions

Climate & Weather

The climate for Pleasant Grove is Moderate. There are approximately 10 to 20 inches of snow each year with much more in the mountain areas.
The weather in Pleasant Grove is moderate. Here is a weather page for Pleasant Grove and the area, complete with a number of links.
Pleasant Grove average annual rainfall is 16 inches per year
Pleasant Grove average temperature is (January) 21 (July) 83 degrees F.

Attractions

Pleasant Grove attractions:

Annual Strawberry Days,"The best strawberries and cream in the world", A citywide festival including diverse and fun activities. Parades, bake sales, tournaments, boutique, displays, old-fashioned contests, rodeo and carnival.

Heritage Festival

Manila Park
1555 North 100 East
Pleasant Grove, Utah
This park includes many sports facilities and a walking path. Also part of Manila Park is Novell's Childrens' Discovery Park, a one acre part of science learning and a playground for all ages.

Christa McAuliffe Space Education Center
Located inside Central Elementary School, Alpine School District
95 North 400 East
P.G., Utah 84062
Phone: 801-785-8713
Summer Camps and Private Group Parties available all year!
The Space Center is an unique and unparalleled experience that combines both the fun of exploration and learning with a simulated and futuristic adventure story.

Central Elementary School

Address:
95 N 400 E
Pleasant Grove, UT
84062-2847
Phone Number: (801) 785-8711

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Statistics for Central Elementary School:

School District: Alpine School District
County: Utah
Low Grade: KG
High Grade: 06
Locale: Urban Fringe of Mid-Size City
Charter: No
Magnet: No
Title 1 School: Yes
Title 1 School Wide: No
Number of Students: 504
Number of Teachers: 24.80
Teacher to Student Percent: 20.30
Male: 273
Female: 231
Native American: 4
Asian: 5
Black: 5
Hispanic: 58
White: 432
Number of Students Receiving Free Lunch: 144
Number of Students Receiving Reduced Lunch: 50
Migrant Students: 24

Grovecrest Elementary School

Address:
200 E 1100 N
Pleasant Grove, UT
84062-1734
Phone Number: (801) 785-8714

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Statistics for Grovecrest Elementary School:

School District: Alpine School District
County: Utah
Low Grade: KG
High Grade: 06
Locale: Urban Fringe of Mid-Size City
Charter: No
Magnet: No
Title 1 School: No
Title 1 School Wide:
Number of Students: 832
Number of Teachers: 35.70
Teacher to Student Percent: 23.30
Male: 407
Female: 425
Native American: 0
Asian: 12
Black: 4
Hispanic: 25
White: 791
Number of Students Receiving Free Lunch: 80
Number of Students Receiving Reduced Lunch: 30
Migrant Students: 3

Manila Elementary School

Address:
1726 N 600 W
PG, UT
84062-9667
Phone Number: (801) 785-8720

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Statistics for Manila Elementary School:

School District: Alpine School District
County: Utah
Low Grade: KG
High Grade: 06
Locale: Urban Fringe of Mid-Size City
Charter: No
Magnet: No
Title 1 School: No
Title 1 School Wide:
Number of Students: 645
Number of Teachers: 31.20
Teacher to Student Percent: 20.70
Male: 325
Female: 320
Native American: 2
Asian: 7
Black: 0
Hispanic: 9
White: 627
Number of Students Receiving Free Lunch: 45
Number of Students Receiving Reduced Lunch: 39
Migrant Students: 0

Mount Mahogany Elementary School

Address:
618 N 1300 W
PleasantGrove, UT
84062
Phone Number: (801) 785-8795

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Statistics for Mount Mahogany Elementary School:

School District: Alpine School District
County: Utah
Low Grade: KG
High Grade: 06
Locale: Urban Fringe of Mid-Size City
Charter: No
Magnet: No
Title 1 School: Yes
Title 1 School Wide: No
Number of Students: 777
Number of Teachers: 35.60
Teacher to Student Percent: 21.80
Male: 400
Female: 377
Native American: 4
Asian: 9
Black: 7
Hispanic: 76
White: 681
Number of Students Receiving Free Lunch: 172
Number of Students Receiving Reduced Lunch: 78
Migrant Students: 4

Pleasant Grove High

Address:
700 E 200 S
Pleasant Grove, UT
84062-2999
Phone Number: (801) 785-8700

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Statistics for Pleasant Grove High:

School District: Alpine School District
County: Utah
Low Grade: 10
High Grade: 12
Locale: Urban Fringe of Mid-Size City
Charter: No
Magnet: No
Title 1 School: No
Title 1 School Wide:
Number of Students: 1559
Number of Teachers: 63.70
Teacher to Student Percent: 24.50
Male: 803
Female: 756
Native American: 4
Asian: 18
Black: 6
Hispanic: 44
White: 1487
Number of Students Receiving Free Lunch: 143
Number of Students Receiving Reduced Lunch: 97
Migrant Students: 2

Pleasant Grove Jr High

Address:
810 N 100 E
Pleasant Grove, UT
84062-1744
Phone Number: (801) 785-8707

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Statistics for Pleasant Grove Jr High:

School District: Alpine School District
County: Utah
Low Grade: 07
High Grade: 09
Locale: Urban Fringe of Mid-Size City
Charter: No
Magnet: No
Title 1 School: No
Title 1 School Wide:
Number of Students: 1259
Number of Teachers: 44.50
Teacher to Student Percent: 28.30
Male: 643
Female: 616
Native American: 7
Asian: 21
Black: 10
Hispanic: 52
White: 1169
Number of Students Receiving Free Lunch: 198
Number of Students Receiving Reduced Lunch: 98
Migrant Students: 2

Valley View Elem Sch

Address:
941 Orchard Dr
Pleasant Grove, UT
84062-3712
Phone Number: (801) 785-8723

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Statistics for Valley View Elem Sch:

School District: Alpine School District
County: Utah
Low Grade: KG
High Grade: 06
Locale: Urban Fringe of Mid-Size City
Charter: No
Magnet: No
Title 1 School: No
Title 1 School Wide:
Number of Students: 620
Number of Teachers: 29.10
Teacher to Student Percent: 21.30
Male: 330
Female: 290
Native American: 2
Asian: 2
Black: 2
Hispanic: 17
White: 597
Number of Students Receiving Free Lunch: 75
Number of Students Receiving Reduced Lunch: 69
Migrant Students: 0

Pleasant Grove City Website: www.plgrove.org