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Pierron, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
378 Population 518/sq mi density
$62,750 Median Income $28,510 per capita
$103,400 Home Value $130,268 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$62,750 median income, 2.7% 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: $130,268
Median Rent
$992/mo
15% below
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pierron a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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 $130,268. 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.

Safety & Crime

Pierron reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density518/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,750
Per Capita$28,510
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent$992
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$130,268
Housing Units199
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
32.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.