Pierce, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,986 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,167 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$157,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$553 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$479 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
1
Norfolk Urban Area
2
Nebraska
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pierce County
1
Norfolk Urban Area
3
Nebraska
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 17% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (17%) (79%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 21
Feb 1 6 26
Mar 2 5 36
Apr 3 3 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 3 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 2 1 50
Nov 1 4 36
Dec 1 6 23

Hazards

Blizzard

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Pierce Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 3.7star
Pierce Jr/Sr High School
<1 miles, NW · 4.6star
Lutheran High Northeast
10 miles, S · 4.6star
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Colleges

Northeast Community College
12 miles, S · 1.9star
Wayne State College
26 miles, E · 1.9star
Mount Marty College
47 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Faith Regional Health Services
12 miles, S · 3.2star
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Airports

Lincoln Airport
101 miles, S · 1star
Joe Foss Field
104 miles, NE · 1.4star
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