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Pierceton, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Kosciusko County County
Pierceton, IN
At a Glance
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)
Is Pierceton a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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 $242,296. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pierceton reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,072/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.