What are the schools like in Fort Pierre, SD?

Fort Pierre is served primarily by Stanley County School District 57-1. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Fort Pierre?

The median household income in Fort Pierre, SD is $81,150 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.2%.

What is the weather like in Fort Pierre, SD?

Fort Pierre has an average high temperature of 29.0°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 20.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 37.2 inches.

Fort Pierre, SD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Fort Pierre, SD affordable or expensive?

Fort Pierre's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Fort Pierre is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $166,900 and the median rent is $917 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Fort Pierre, SD?

Crime rate data for Fort Pierre is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Fort Pierre, SD a Good Place to Live?

Fort Pierre is a small town of 2,522 in South Dakota, with a median household income of $81,150 and a 0.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Fort Pierre 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 Fort Pierre is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Fort Pierre 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: 92.5

Fort Pierre's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Fort Pierre costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Fort Pierre, SD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$166,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,150	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Fort Pierre is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Fort Pierre is served primarily by Stanley County School District 57-1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Fort Pierre, SD	National Avg
School District	Stanley County School District 57-1	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Fort Pierre sees average highs of 29.0°F in January and 88.3°F in July, with 20.4 inches of annual precipitation and 37.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Fort Pierre, SD
Average High — January	29.0°F
Average High — July	88.3°F
Annual Precipitation	20.4"
Annual Snowfall	37.2"

Demographics

Metric	Fort Pierre, SD	National Avg
Population	2,522	—
Median Age	42.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Fort Pierre

Fort Pierre, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

57532

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fort Pierre, SD affordable or expensive?

Fort Pierre's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Fort Pierre roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $166,900 and median rent is $917/month.

What is the crime rate in Fort Pierre, SD?

Crime data for Fort Pierre is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Fort Pierre?

Public schools in Fort Pierre are operated by Stanley County School District 57-1. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 27.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Fort Pierre, SD a good place to live?

Fort Pierre, SD has a population of 2,522, a median household income of $81,150, and an unemployment rate of 0.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Fort Pierre?

Fort Pierre averages 29.0°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.4 inches with about 37.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Fort Pierre?

Fort Pierre, SD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 57532.

What is the population of Fort Pierre?

The population of Fort Pierre, South Dakota is 2,522 with a median age of 42.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Fort Pierre?

Key numbers for living in Fort Pierre: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $166,900, median household income $81,150, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fort Pierre side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.