City safety & data profile

PierreSD

Pierre, SD is a 14K-resident city in Hughes County with a median household income of $77,672.

Hughes County, South Dakota. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Pierre, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Pierre has a population larger than 23% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $230,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 77%
By size
$77,672
Median income
$230,700
Median home
10.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Pierre

Pierre posts a median household income higher than 46% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Pierre area.

Top 54%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Pierre

Where Pierre income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$77,672 Bottom 46% higher than 46% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. SD $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Pierre, SD beyond the headline numbers

Pierre sits inside Hughes County, South Dakota, at roughly 44.37°N, -100.35°W. Population 14,091, $77,672 median household income. Median home value $230,700, median rent $983. Poverty rate 10.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Pierre's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 34.2%, then high blood pressure at 31.1%. 1 hospital in/around Pierre, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Pierre from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,091
Pierre
Median Income
$77,672
+14% vs avg
Median Home Value
$230,700
Near average
Median Age
39.4
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hughes County) - Pierre's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
18K+2%
Median Income
$81,395+37%
Median Home Value
$242,000+50%
Poverty Rate
9.2%-19%
Unemployment
1%-69%

Economics

Economics indicators for Pierre, SD
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$983/mo
Poverty Rate
10.1% -29% vs avg
Unemployment 1.2%
Bachelor's Degree+ 39%
Work From Home 4.2%
Public Transit 1.3%

Population

White 80.3%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
34.2%
High Blood Pressure
31.1%
Short Sleep Duration
29.6%
Physical Inactivity
22.1%
Binge Drinking
18.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.9%
Current Smoking
14.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
11.7%
Diabetes
10.5%
Current Asthma
10.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 68.3%
Annual Checkup 76.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.1%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
AVERA ST MARY'S HOSPITAL
PIERRE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pierre, SD? ▼
Pierre, SD has a population of 14,091 people, located in Hughes County, South Dakota.
What is the median household income in Pierre? ▼
The median household income in Pierre, SD is $77,672 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 10.1%.
What is the median home value in Pierre? ▼
The median home value in Pierre, SD is $230,700. Median rent is $983/month.
What are the top health concerns in Pierre? ▼
The top health indicators in Pierre include Obesity (34.2%), High Blood Pressure (31.1%), Short Sleep Duration (29.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Pierre? ▼
Pierre has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Pierre? ▼
The median age in Pierre, SD is 39.4 years. 39% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pierre, SD is located in Hughes County, South Dakota. With a population of 14K and a $77,672 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pierre area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Huron, SD 13K Aberdeen, SD 28K Mitchell, SD 16K Bismarck, ND 75K Mandan, ND 21K Rapid City, SD 74K Jamestown, ND 15K North Platte, NE 24K
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Using Pierre's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Pierre area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Pierre against South Dakota peers on any ranking lens. Explore South Dakota

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hughes County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.