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Pierson, IA
City in Woodbury County, Iowa.
Population
302
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
636
ZIP codes
0
Pierson and its ZIP codes
Pierson at a glance
- Pierson is about 11 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Pierson, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodbury County. PPP loans are for Pierson.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,218
50,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,344
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$660M
FY 2026, $6,234 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pierson, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,052
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
173
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 9°F
33.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierson, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Pierson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KingsleyCity | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| CorrectionvilleCity | 6.2 mi | 0.6 |
| WashtaCity | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| AnthonCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| MovilleCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CushingCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| QuimbyCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LawtonCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| HolsteinCity | 17 mi | 1.6 |
| Climbing HillCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| OtoCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| MarcusCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| RemsenCity | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| BronsonCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| CleghornCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Battle CreekCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pierson, IA in?
- Pierson is in Woodbury County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Pierson, IA?
- About 302 people live in Pierson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pierson?
- Nearby places include Kingsley (6 mi), Correctionville (6.2 mi), Washta (7.9 mi), Anthon (11 mi), Moville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023