Pierre, SD

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
14,008 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
34.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,053 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$219,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$613 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$784 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hughes County
5
Pierre Urban Area
4
South Dakota
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hughes County
6
Pierre Urban Area
6
South Dakota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 18
Feb 0 7 23
Mar 1 7 33
Apr 2 4 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 2 0 73
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 1 48
Nov 1 6 33
Dec 0 6 20

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, SD State Senate District 24, SD State House District 24, SD
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Schools

Buchanan Elementary - 03
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Kennedy Elementary - 08
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
TF Riggs High School - 01
1 miles, W • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
76 miles, SW • 1 star
Northern State University
117 miles, E • 1.9 star
Presentation College
118 miles, E • 1.9 star
Oglala Lakota College
118 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Avera St Mary's Hospital
2 miles, W • 5 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
119 miles, E • 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
138 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bismarck Municipal Airport
167 miles, N • 1.4 star
Joe Foss Field
186 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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