Pierson, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 332 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -10.5%
 
Males: 161  (48.6%)
Females: 171  (51.4%)
Median resident age:

32.1 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 51048.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,185 (it was $35,278 in 2000)
Pierson:

$56,185
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $25,190 (it was $15,945 in 2000)

Pierson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $95,351 (it was $46,400 in 2000)
Pierson:

$95,351
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $110,272; detached houses: $112,649; mobile homes: $60,528

Median gross rent in 2022: $658.

March 2022 cost of living index in Pierson: 81.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.0%
(3.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 33.3% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Pierson, IA (2022)
    • 28888.6%White alone
    • 268.0%Hispanic
    • 20.6%Two or more races

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Ancestries: German (33.9%), American (20.2%), Irish (13.7%), English (6.5%), Swedish (4.0%), Danish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 11/27/1891

Elevation: 1269 feet

Land area: 0.49 square miles.

Population density: 678 people per square mile   (low).

Pierson, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.6%
Iowa:

5.6%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,359 (1.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,089 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (27.1 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (89.1 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (422.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kingsley, IA (2.4 miles ),
Correctionville, IA (2.5 miles ),
Washta, IA (2.8 miles ),
Anthon, IA (3.3 miles ),
Moville, IA (3.3 miles ),
Cushing, IA (3.4 miles ),
Quimby, IA (3.6 miles ),
Lawton, IA (4.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.54 N, Longitude: 95.87 W

Area code: 712

Distribution of median household income in Pierson, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Pierson, IA in 2022
Pierson satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2000: 1 building, cost: $75,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $126,800
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $120,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Pierson, IA residents
Average permit cost in Pierson, IA
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +64 (+20.8%).
Most common industries in Pierson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (18.1%)
  • Construction (15.8%)
  • Food (5.3%)
  • Educational services (4.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.8%)
  • Food (8.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.0%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.0%)
  • Machinery (4.0%)
  • Computer & electronic products (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (41.4%)
  • Construction (8.6%)
  • Educational services (7.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (7.1%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (5.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Pierson, IA (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (4.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (11.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (9.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other construction workers and helpers (5.9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other healthcare support occupations (11.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (10.0%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.0%)
  • Registered nurses (8.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.1%)
  • Cashiers (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.3%)

Average climate in Pierson, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Pierson-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 76% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 14.2 miles away from the Pierson city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 tornado 29.6 miles away from the city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Pierson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 220% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 212.1 miles away from Pierson center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 154.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 427.0 miles away from the city center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 216.3 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 85.3 miles away from Pierson center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 157.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Woodbury County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 2, Winds: 2, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Pierson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Pierson:

  • CORRECTIONVILLE NURSING AND REHA (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; CORRECTIONVILLE, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Pierson:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 25 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,544)
  • Buena Vista University (about 35 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • University of South Dakota (about 57 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Wayne State College (about 63 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 80 miles; Estherville, IA; FT enrollment: 2,311)
  • Southeast Technical Institute (about 85 miles; Sioux Falls, SD; FT enrollment: 2,386)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 86 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)

Public elementary/middle schools in Pierson:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Pierson: Pierson Volunteer Fire and Ambulance (A), Pierson Library (B), Pierson City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Pierson include: Pierson United Methodist Church (A), Christian Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Woodbury County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.4%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

9.5%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households

Banks with branches in Pierson (2011 data):

  • United Bank of Iowa: Pierson Branch at 201 Main Street, branch established on 1997/01/06. Info updated 2011/01/04: Bank assets: $1,153.6 mil, Deposits: $906.0 mil, headquarters in Ida Grove, IA, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Ida Grove Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Pierson:

Marital status in Pierson, IA
  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 65.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 2.5%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Pierson:

  • High school or higher: 98.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 42.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Pierson, IA (based on Woodbury County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic22,73213
Mainline Protestant17,71353
Evangelical Protestant17,16263
Other2,24011
Orthodox4502
Black Protestant1261
None41,749-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 19
Here:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Woodbury County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.23 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Woodbury County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 46
Woodbury County:

4.51 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 84
Woodbury County:

8.24 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.4%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Woodbury County:

28.9%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Woodbury County:

15.0%
Iowa:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

54.9%
Iowa:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Pierson:

54.3%
Iowa:

46.1%

Average BMI:
Pierson:

28.3
Iowa:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

16.7%
Iowa:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Pierson:

7.3%
State:

10.4%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.9
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

35.8%
State:

33.8%

General health condition:
Pierson:

60.4%
Iowa:

55.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Pierson:

78.9%
Iowa:

77.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Pierson, IA Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 1$3,030$36,3600$0
Other Government Administration 1$3,063$36,7560$0
Totals for Government 2$6,094$36,5640$0

Pierson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $139,000 ($418.67)
    Sewerage: $84,000 ($253.01)
    Local Fire Protection: $78,000 ($234.94)
    Financial Administration: $39,000 ($117.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $35,000 ($105.42)
    Regular Highways: $33,000 ($99.40)
    Parks and Recreation: $33,000 ($99.40)
    General - Other: $23,000 ($69.28)
    General Public Buildings: $13,000 ($39.16)
    Libraries: $11,000 ($33.13)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $9,000 ($27.11)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($15.06)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,000 ($12.05)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $7,000 ($21.08)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Libraries: $7,000 ($21.08)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $55,000 ($165.66)

Pierson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $59,000 ($177.71)
    Sewerage: $46,000 ($138.55)
    Other: $18,000 ($54.22)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $15,000 ($45.18)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $47,000 ($141.57)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $18,000 ($54.22)
    Sale of Property: $2,000 ($6.02)
    Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($6.02)
    Rents: $2,000 ($6.02)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $43,000 ($129.52)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $56,000 ($168.67)
    Highways: $36,000 ($108.43)
  • Tax - Property: $143,000 ($430.72)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $54,000 ($162.65)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.01)

Pierson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $176,000 ($530.12)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $151,000 ($454.82)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $25,000 ($75.30)

Pierson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $619,000 ($1864.46)

Strongest AM radio stations in Pierson:

  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXRB (1000 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD)
  • KSOO (1140 AM; 10 kW; SIOUX FALLS, SD; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WNAX (570 AM; 5 kW; YANKTON, SD; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTFJ (1250 AM; 1 kW; DAKOTA CITY, NE; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)

Strongest FM radio stations in Pierson:

  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSFT-FM (107.1 FM; SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Pierson:

  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • K38DU (Channel 38; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CORNERSTONE FAITH CENTER)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 22Number of bridges
  • 141ft / 43.1mTotal length
  • 2,630Total average daily traffic
  • 210Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,630Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Pierson, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 92000-2009
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Pierson, IA

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 321 4th St (Lat: 42.547417 Lon: -95.869583), Type: Bant, Structure height: 6.4 m, Overall height: 12.8 m, Call Sign: WPEI486,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.235 MHz, Grant Date: 02/21/2024, Expiration Date: 03/14/2034, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co., 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 283-1200, Email:

  • 514 Second St (Lat: 42.552222 Lon: -95.868333), Type: Mast, Structure height: 5 m, Call Sign: WPGJ287,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.025 MHz, Grant Date: 12/02/2014, Expiration Date: 01/26/2025, Registrant: Electronic Engineering Co, 1100 Keo Way, Des Moines, IA 50309, Phone: (515) 283-1100, Fax: (515) 244-6948, Email:

  • Center Of Block Se Of 4th St And Elm St Intersection (Lat: 42.546694 Lon: -95.868333), Type: Tank, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WQPH462,
    Assigned Frequencies: 4985.00 MHz, Grant Date: 04/13/2022, Expiration Date: 05/17/2032, Certifier: Curtis R Miller, Registrant: City Of Sioux City, Sioux City, IA 51102-0447, Phone: (712) 279-6268, Fax: (712) 279-6157, Email:

  • Lat: 42.547917 Lon: -95.869028, Call Sign: WQWG648,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1600 MHz, Grant Date: 08/17/2015, Expiration Date: 08/17/2025, Certifier: Scott Bailey, Registrant: Primex Wireless Inc, 965 Wells St., Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464

  • Lat: 42.532361 Lon: -95.926889, Call Sign: WRER957,
    Assigned Frequencies: 462.537 MHz, Grant Date: 12/10/2019, Expiration Date: 12/10/2029, Certifier: Greg Herbold, Registrant: Tri-State Communications, 1030 5th Avenue, South Sioux City, NE 68776, Phone: (402) 494-5477, Fax: (402) 494-1420, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • IA-PIERSON-CN-1, Main St (Lat: 42.542139 Lon: -95.867056), Type: Silo, Structure height: 48.8 m, Overall height: 50.8 m, Call Sign: WRME929,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz, 11325.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 03/30/2021, Expiration Date: 03/30/2031, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:

  • IA-PIERSON-SW-1, Lucas Ave And 140th St (Lat: 42.506056 Lon: -95.896694), Type: Silo, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WRZG901,
    Assigned Frequencies: 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz, 17900.0 MHz, 17820.0 MHz... (+20 more), Grant Date: 10/31/2023, Expiration Date: 10/31/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: KC0GSS, Licensee ID: L00172172, Grant Date: 11/16/1999, Expiration Date: 11/16/2009, Cancellation Date: 11/17/2011, Certifier: Gordon J Bubke, Registrant: Gordon J Bubke, 319 Elm, Pierson, IA 51048


Most common first names in Pierson, IA among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William679.5 years
Henry575.0 years
Helen576.2 years
Ruth579.0 years
Ella483.0 years
Clarence475.0 years
Dorothy473.8 years
Louis488.5 years
John472.0 years
James382.7 years
Most common last names in Pierson, IA among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Herbold1080.0 years
Irwin1073.7 years
Bierman776.7 years
Chinn565.0 years
Brown570.2 years
Harm580.6 years
Elser483.5 years
Hinkhouse484.0 years
Hardie477.5 years
Bohle484.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Pierson, IA
  • 48.8%Electricity
  • 37.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.1%Utility gas
  • 4.9%Other fuel
  • 2.4%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Pierson, IA
  • 60.0%Electricity
  • 20.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.7%Other fuel


Pierson compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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