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Pierce City, MO


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Pierce City, Missouri

Pierce City, Missouri, in Lawrence county, is 43 miles SW of Springfield, Missouri (center to center) and 123 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 1,385.

The People and Families of Pierce City

In Pierce City, about 54% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Pierce City is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pierce City had a median family income of $34,219.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Pierce City ($2,750). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Pierce City Housing

About 63% of housing units in Pierce City are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Missouri.

Commuting

In Pierce City, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pierce City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Pierce City Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 19%Pierce City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Pierce City, MO

Comparing Pierce City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population68
Female Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens43
Racial Diversity33
Age of the Population33
Well-Paid Single Men23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better34
College Educated Adults33
People Above Poverty22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work89
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home22
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents65
Housing Recently Built32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime55
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