Pierce City, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,472 Population 1,141/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $19,409 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $133,375 Zillow
$779 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $779/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pierce City, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,000
40% below
$19,409 per capita
Home Value
$112,000
60% below
Zillow: $133,375
Median Rent
$779/mo
33% below
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
82% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
24.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Pierce City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Pierce City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
60%
Home Value
40%
Rent
67%
Poverty
195%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pierce City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pierce City residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,409. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pierce City is $112,000 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,375. Median rent is $779/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Education

6.0% of adults in Pierce City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pierce City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,472
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,141/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.8%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$19,409
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty24.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,000
Rent$779
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$133,375
Housing Units530
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.0%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation1,227 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.8%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pierce City was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Joplin Regional (33 miles).
9.4% of the population has a disability.