Pierron, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
378 Population 518/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $28,510 per capita
$103,400 Home Value $138,396 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,400 home value, $992/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Pierron, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,750
16% below
$28,510 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
63% below
Zillow: $138,396
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Pierron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
37%
Rent
85%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pierron a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pierron residents earn a median household income of $62,750 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,510. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pierron is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,396. Median rent is $992/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

11.0% of adults in Pierron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pierron has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$28,510
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$992
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$138,396
Housing Units199
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation534 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband74.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Pierron was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.