At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$24,995 per capita
Home Value
$85,300
Zillow: $169,604
Median Rent
$644/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
17.7% smoking rate
How Pierson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pierson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pierson 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
Pierson residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,995. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 452 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierson is $85,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,604. Median rent is $644/month, with 17.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
13.1% of adults in Pierson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population291
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density606/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans15.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$24,995
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,300
Rent$644
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$169,604
Housing Units130
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,020/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.2 in/yr
Elevation1,277 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.5%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Pierson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.