City profile
Pierre, SD
Hughes County · Population 13,948
Pierre is a town in Hughes County, SD with about 13,948 residents and a typical home value near $231,000. It is 117 miles from Aberdeen, SD, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
14°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$230,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,465
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.10%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.11%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low · county score 17/100
Top hazards: Wildfire
Nearest major airport
309 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 34% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
13,948
Black population
0.0%
County
Hughes County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸SD is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme cold, hail
Highlights
- About 13,948 residents
- Typical home value about $231,000
- 117 miles from Aberdeen, SD
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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