At a Glance
Median Income
$76,194
$27,420 per capita
Home Value
$196,800
Zillow: $237,541
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
15.0% smoking rate
How Pioche Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pioche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pioche a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pioche residents earn a median household income of $76,194 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,420. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pioche is $196,800 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,541. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Education
13.0% of adults in Pioche hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pioche has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,213
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female73% / 27%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans25.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,194
Per Capita$27,420
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$254M
Avg Weekly Wage$959
Housing
A+
Home Value$196,800
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$237,541
Housing Units472
Rent Burden25.6%
Health
Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,005/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
Elevation5,665 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute11 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Pioche was founded in 1864.
The median home in Pioche was built in 1990.
25.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (75 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
39.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.