All Countries
Pierce, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Pierce County County
Pierce, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Pierce a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pierce residents earn a median household income of $64,167 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,327. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 244 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierce is $157,600 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,567. Median rent is $883/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Pierce reports 171 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,456/100K.
Education
24.8% of adults in Pierce hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierce has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.