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Pierre, South Dakota by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 5.6 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Pierre, 83% higher than the rate across South Dakota (3.1). Its median household earns $77,672 and the median home value is $230,700. About 13,948 people live in Pierre. Pierre is the capital of South Dakota.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Pierre?
In 2025 the Pierre Police Department reported 77 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 5.6 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 83% higher than the South Dakota rate (3.1) and 71% higher than the national rate (3.3). Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 242 (17.6 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes rose 71% between 2021 and 2025 (45 to 77).
| Offense (2025) | Pierre count | Per 1,000 | South Dakota per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 77 | 5.6 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 15 | 1.1 | 0.46 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.15 | 0.17 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 60 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 242 | 17.6 | 13.1 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 204 | 14.9 | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 12 | 0.87 | 1.3 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Pierre changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | 282 | 0 |
| 2022 | 69 | 248 | 1 |
| 2023 | 64 | 327 | 1 |
| 2024 | 70 | 275 | 0 |
| 2025 | 77 | 242 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Pierre Police Department's own reports.
How does Pierre compare with South Dakota?
Households in Pierre have a median income of $77,672 (South Dakota: $75,081). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $230,700, and half of renters pay more than $983 a month. About 13,948 people live on 13 square miles of land, roughly 1,071 per square mile. The city lies in Hughes County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Pierre | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,948 | 907,428 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $77,672 | $75,081 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $230,700 | $250,000+ | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $983 | $946 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 1.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 39.0% | 31.9% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.6% | 68.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.4 | 38.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Pierre?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 2 high-hazard dams in Pierre. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 2 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Fourth Street Dam (43 ft) and Capitol Lake Dam (27 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hughes County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”. The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Pierre?
South Dakota does not publish an open highway work-zone feed that we can read yet, so road construction in Pierre city limits is not on our map. Check the state's 511 traveler site for current closures.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Pierre?
Inside the city limits there are 6 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 10 state parks or recreation areas: Antelope Creek Recreation Area, Cow Creek Recreation Area, East Shore Recreation Area, Farm Island Recreation Area and Fort George Recreation Area and 5 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Pierre
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Pierre city limits, plus 4 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). One of them is a pawnshop licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Dakotamart (Pierre), Oahe Pawn (Pierre) and Runnings (Pierre).
Liquor stores
2 liquor stores are on the map inside the Pierre city limits: Capital City Wine & Spirits (Pierre) and Jerome Beverage, Inc. (Pierre). South Dakota has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Pierre city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Pierre?
In 2025, Pierre had 5.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (77 reported), 83% higher than the South Dakota rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 17.6 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Pierre?
$77,672 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $75,081 for South Dakota.
How much do homes cost in Pierre?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $230,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $250,000+ statewide.
What natural hazards affect Pierre?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Hughes County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Very Low”. No single hazard among floods, wildfire, tornadoes, heat waves, earthquakes and hurricanes is rated higher than “Relatively Moderate”.
Nearby cities
Rapid City, SD (145 mi) · Bismarck, ND (170 mi) · Sioux Falls, SD (188 mi) · Sioux City, IA (236 mi) · Fargo, ND (241 mi) · Grand Island, NE (259 mi)
More: South Dakota statewide numbers · county page: Hughes County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Pierre city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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