Iowa
Pierson is a small town in Iowa with a population of 291. Residents earn $56,563 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pierson receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pierson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pierson is $56,563, 25% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Pierson is $85,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $644 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Pierson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches, including 37.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,563 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,995 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $970 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,807 |
| Unemployment | 3.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 452 |
| County GDP | $1,087M |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.90% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $85,300 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,275 |
| Census Median Rent | $644 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.0% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,325 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.90% |
| Obesity | 39.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,020/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.2 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,277 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5436°N, 95.8665°W |
| County FIPS | 19035 |
Winner: Republican by 45.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.5% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 30 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |