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Fort Pierre, SD
City in Stanley County, South Dakota.
Population
2,410
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
773
ZIP codes
0
Fort Pierre and its ZIP codes
Fort Pierre at a glance
- Fort Pierre is about 65 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 37th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $70,357, 6% below the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,900 (14% below South Dakota) and median rent is $913 a month.
Local data for Fort Pierre, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Pierre, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,357
Poverty rate
5.6%
Median home value
$220,900
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
81.8%
Bachelor's or higher
24.7%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (741), Norwegian Americans (248), Irish Americans (127).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stanley County. PPP loans are for Fort Pierre.
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,044
1,327 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$84,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.72M
FY 2026, $8,631 per person
How people get to work
Fort Pierre, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.7%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle1.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Pierre, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
645
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
88
7.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 9°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fort Pierre, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Fort Pierre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PierreCity | 2.4 mi | 13 |
| Oahe AcresCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Cow CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.8 |
| BluntCity | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| OnidaCity | 28 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Pierre, SD in?
- Fort Pierre is in Stanley County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Fort Pierre, SD?
- About 2,410 people live in Fort Pierre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Pierre?
- Nearby places include Pierre (2.4 mi), Oahe Acres (7.2 mi), Cow Creek (14 mi), Blunt (22 mi), Onida (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023