At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$21,068 per capita
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $297,641
Median Rent
$825/mo
38.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
16.4% 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
3.2 / 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 $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,068. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,086 business establishments, including 93 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pierson is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,641. Median rent is $825/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
3.4% of adults in Pierson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% below the national average).
79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pierson has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$21,068
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty14.8%
County GDP$2,158M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$92,500
Rent$825
Ownership72.7%
Zillow$297,641
Housing Units55
Rent Burden38.1%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation909 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute32 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Pierson was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.