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Pierce City, MO
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Pierce City, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Pierce City a Good Place to Live?
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 4.3% (19% 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 $128,783. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pierce City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,296/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.