At a Glance
Median Income
$54,167
$24,875 per capita
Home Value
$54,200
Zillow: $130,002
Bachelor's Degree+
1.3%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
19.4% smoking rate
How Pearl Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pearl's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pearl a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pearl residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,875. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pearl is $54,200 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $130,002. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
1.3% of adults in Pearl hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pearl has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population101
Median Age56.7 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$24,875
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,200
Rent
Ownership97.1%
Zillow$130,002
Housing Units63
Rent Burden18.1%
Health
Obesity40.8%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation599 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.3%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute31 min
Broadband64.7%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pearl was built in 1945.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.