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Pierre, SD

Founded 1880Hughes CountyElev. 442 m
Population
14,008
Median home
$219,500
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Pierre

With about 14,008 residents, Pierre is one of South Dakota's notable places. Pierre was founded in 1880 and sits in Hughes County. The median age is 39.9 and the median household income is $74,053. Homes carry a median value of $219,500, and about 72% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (81.7%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
14,008
Median age
39.9
Median household income
$74,053
Per-capita income
$38,931
Poverty rate
10.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg. commute
12.2 min
Work from home
4.6%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White81.7%
Hispanic or Latino3.7%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts47%
Sales & office20.2%
Service18.8%
Production, transportation & material moving7.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$219,500
Median gross rent
$936/mo
Owner-occupied
72%
Median year built
1975
Households
6,031
Avg. household size
2.15

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Pierre has 6 public schools — 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

T F Riggs High School - 01HighGrades 9–12
Georgia Morse Middle School - 02MiddleGrades 6–8
Buchanan Elementary - 03Elementary
Jefferson Elementary - 06Elementary
Kennedy Elementary - 08Elementary
Pierre Indian Learning CenterElementaryGrades 1–8

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% above national
Pierre460
South Dakota377
United States386
↓ 1% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime20% above national
Pierre2,348
South Dakota1,752
United States1,952
↓ 14% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Pierre Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Pierre.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Hughes County
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Low
DroughtRelatively Low
Ice stormRelatively Low
Strong windRelatively Low
TornadoRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Pierre is in Hughes County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Pierre was founded in 1880 and sits in Hughes County. Elevation ~442 m.

Population trend
14K13K14,00819902024
Map of Pierre
Pierre, SD
Where Pierre is
Sioux FallsRapidAberdeenBrookingsWatertownYanktonPierre
Historic places

28 on the National Register of Historic Places.

McMillen, George, HouseSoldiers & Sailors World War MemorialCrawford-Pettyjohn HouseKarcher-Sahr HouseMeade, Judge C. D., HouseStephens-Lucas HouseFarr HouseSt. Charles Hotel
Notable people from Pierre
John ThuneBambi WoodsDusty JohnsonAngela AamesSam WillardMarilyn HagertyMatt MichelsRex RobbinsRobert GlecklerChris Houser
People searches in Pierre
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Nearby cities
Fort Pierre (3 mi)Chamberlain (63 mi)Winner (73 mi)Mobridge (81 mi)Redfield (95 mi)Huron (104 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Pierre, SD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Pierre, South Dakota.

William James Anderson, 46
Pierre · Hughes County · 57501
AKA Jason J Williams, Jason Anderson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Pierre — frequently asked

What is the population of Pierre, South Dakota?
Pierre has a population of about 14,008, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Pierre?
The median home value in Pierre is $219,500, and the median gross rent is $936/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Pierre safe? What is the crime rate?
Pierre Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 460 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Pierre face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hughes County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, cold wave, drought.
How many schools are in Pierre?
Pierre has 6 public schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Pierre?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Pierre. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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