At a Glance
Median Income
$66,313
$33,717 per capita
Home Value
$295,600
Zillow: $464,813
Median Rent
$1,302/mo
42.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
12.9% smoking rate
How Pierce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pierce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pierce a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pierce residents earn a median household income of $66,313 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,717. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierce is $295,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $464,813. Median rent is $1,302/month, with 42.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
21.0% of adults in Pierce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierce has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population1,102
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born9.7%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,313
Per Capita$33,717
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277
Housing
A
Home Value$295,600
Rent$1,302
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$464,813
Housing Units400
Rent Burden42.1%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,882/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain13.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation5,093 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Pierce was founded in 1869.
The median home in Pierce was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.