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Pierpont, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County
Pierpont, SD
At a Glance
How Pierpont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pierpont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pierpont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pierpont residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,091. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierpont is $58,100 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,473. Median rent is $1,031/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Pierpont reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,976/100K.
Education
16.8% of adults in Pierpont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierpont has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.