Pierce County, Wisconsin
Among the top 15% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 78% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 11% for comfortable days
- bottom 6% for estimated total tax burden
Pierce County is a county in Wisconsin with about 42,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, comfortable days, and airport distance. It rates lower on sunny days and estimated total tax burden.
Official websiteco.pierce.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.0 in
humid 77%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$83k90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 17% of US counties
Home Value$279k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$999better than 23% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 9% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.61%better than 10% of US counties
Income Tax8.61%better than 10% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden15.90%better than 6% of US counties
Unemployment2.9%better than 84% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.3 in31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.8 inbetter than 14% of US counties
Sunny Days186 daysbetter than 9% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk42.3better than 56% of US counties
School Quality54.1better than 49% of US counties
Violent Crime249/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Property Crime421/100kbetter than 78% of US counties
Community
Population42,18764th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.720th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1320th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9941st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1325th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)92.3%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.5%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.6%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 27% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 52% of US counties
Airport Distance39 mibetter than 87% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.0%better than 83% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.90better than 46% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 81% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pierce County an affordable place to live?
- Pierce County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Pierce County?
- The median home value in Pierce County is $279k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Pierce County?
- Median household income in Pierce County is $83k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Pierce County?
- Median gross rent in Pierce County is $999 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Pierce County safe?
- Pierce County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 249/100k (better than 86%). Property crime is 421/100k.
- What is the weather like in Pierce County?
- Pierce County averages 73°F in July and 16°F in January, with 34.3 in of annual precipitation and about 186 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Pierce County?
- Public-school quality in Pierce County is about average, scoring better than 49% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Pierce County?
- The average one-way commute in Pierce County is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)