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Pierce City, MO
City in Lawrence County, Missouri.
Population
1,477
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,145
ZIP codes
0
Pierce City and its ZIP codes
Pierce City at a glance
- Pierce City is about 13 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,121, 28% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,600 (41% below Missouri) and median rent is $776 a month.
Local data for Pierce City, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierce City, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,121
Poverty rate
31.8%
Median home value
$135,600
Median rent
$776/mo
Homeownership
65.6%
Bachelor's or higher
5.8%
Median age
29.0
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (178), German Americans (171), Filipino Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lawrence County. PPP loans are for Pierce City.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,048
8,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,004
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $6,676 per person
How people get to work
Pierce City, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.8%
- Carpooled24.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierce City, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
53
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierce City, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
21.5%
U.S. 12.8% +8.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.9%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Pierce City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonettCity | 4.7 mi | 8.8 |
| WentworthVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
| FreistattVillage | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| PurdyCity | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| FairviewTown | 9.7 mi | 0.5 |
| RitcheyTown | 10 mi | 0 |
| NewtoniaTown | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SarcoxieCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| VeronaTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| Stark CityTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Stotts CityCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| HobergVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| WheatonCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ButterfieldCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GranbyCity | 14 mi | 4.4 |
| Rocky ComfortCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pierce City, MO in?
- Pierce City is in Lawrence County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Pierce City, MO?
- About 1,477 people live in Pierce City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pierce City?
- Nearby places include Monett (4.7 mi), Wentworth (5.7 mi), Freistatt (8 mi), Purdy (9.4 mi), Fairview (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023