Pierre, SD
Full City Profile · South Dakota · Stanley County County
Pierre, SD
At a Glance
How Pierre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pierre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pierre a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pierre residents earn a median household income of $74,053 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,931. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 153 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierre is $219,500 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,554. Median rent is $936/month, with 25.3% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Pierre reports 506 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,990/100K.
Education
34.8% of adults in Pierre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierre has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches.