Pierpont, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Day County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
165 Population 1,100/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $40,091 per capita
$58,100 Home Value $236,473 Zillow
$1,031 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $1,031/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Pierpont, SD

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$40,091 per capita
Home Value
$58,100
79% below
Zillow: $236,473
Median Rent
$1,031/mo
11% below
20.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
50% below
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

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)

Income
113%
Home Value
21%
Rent
89%
Poverty
174%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pierpont a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population165
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$40,091
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$381M
Avg Weekly Wage$863

Housing

A+
Home Value$58,100
Rent$1,031
Ownership79.7%
Zillow$236,473
Housing Units80
Rent Burden20.6%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,776/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation1,508 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Pierpont was built in 1938.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Aberdeen Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.