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Pierre, SD
City in Hughes County, South Dakota.
Population
13,948
Land area
13sq mi
People per sq mi
1,071
ZIP codes
0
Pierre and its ZIP codes
Pierre at a glance
- Pierre is about 89 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 9th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $77,672 a year, 3% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,700 (10% below South Dakota) and median rent is $983 a month.
Local data for Pierre, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pierre, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,672
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$230,700
Median rent
$983/mo
Homeownership
68.6%
Bachelor's or higher
39.0%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,001), Irish Americans (1,713), Norwegian Americans (1,628).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hughes County. PPP loans are for Pierre.
Unemployment rate
1.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,159
10,733 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,747
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$377M
FY 2026, $21,241 per person
How people get to work
Pierre, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pierre, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
33
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 9°F
20.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pierre, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.2%
U.S. 33.3% +0.9 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Pierre
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort PierreCity | 2.4 mi | 3.1 |
| Oahe AcresCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Cow CreekCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| BluntCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| OnidaCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pierre, SD in?
- Pierre is in Hughes County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Pierre, SD?
- About 13,948 people live in Pierre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pierre?
- Nearby places include Fort Pierre (2.4 mi), Oahe Acres (6.6 mi), Cow Creek (15 mi), Blunt (20 mi), Onida (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023