Pierce City is a small town of 1,373 in Missouri, with a median household income of $45,341
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pierce City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Pierce City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pierce City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.8
Pierce City's overall cost of living index is 89.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pierce City costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pierce City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$763
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,341
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pierce City's violent crime rate is 86.0 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
86.0 /100k
Property Crime
826.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pierce City is served primarily by PIERCE CITY R-VI.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pierce City, MO
National Avg
School District
PIERCE CITY R-VI
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pierce City sees average highs of 44.1°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.1 inches of snow per year.
Pierce City's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pierce City roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,300 and median rent is $763/month.
Pierce City's violent crime rate is 86.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 826.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pierce City are operated by PIERCE CITY R-VI.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 8.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pierce City, MO has a population of 1,373, a median household income of $45,341, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Pierce City averages 44.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches
with about 6.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pierce City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 65723.
The population of Pierce City, Missouri is 1,373 with a median age of 31.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pierce City: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $112,300, median household income $45,341, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pierce City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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