Pierceton, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,349 Population 1,079/sq mi density
$66,597 Median Income $33,339 per capita
$110,700 Home Value $266,028 Zillow
$786 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,597 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,700 home value, $786/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Pierceton, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,597
11% below
$33,339 per capita
Home Value
$110,700
61% below
Zillow: $266,028
Median Rent
$786/mo
32% below
21.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Pierceton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
39%
Rent
68%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pierceton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pierceton residents earn a median household income of $66,597 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,339. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,157 business establishments, including 180 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pierceton is $110,700 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,028. Median rent is $786/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.

Education

15.9% of adults in Pierceton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pierceton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,349
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,597
Per Capita$33,339
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$7,836M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,133

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,700
Rent$786
Ownership70.5%
Zillow$266,028
Housing Units670
Rent Burden21.9%

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,156/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation918 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute24 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Pierceton was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 180 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.