Pierce
Wisconsin

What stands out

What stands out about Pierce County: the uninsured rate is in the bottom 3% of American counties (4.8%), high-school completion is in the top 4% of American counties (96%), and life expectancy is in the top 7% of American counties (80.3 years). Within Wisconsin it ranks 8th of 72 counties for the uninsured rate, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Pierce County, Wisconsin. 42,187 people live here with you. The population grew 1.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +408).

Wisconsin has a graduated income tax reaching 7.65%, does not tax Social Security, and exempts some retirement income for residents 65 and over. Property taxes are high, largely for schools and local services, with a state lottery credit offsetting part of the bill. Milwaukee and Madison drive most job growth; the northern half of the state is lakes, forests and second homes.

Money

The typical household here brings in $82,996 a year, higher than 90% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $47,483. Unemployment runs 3.3%, lower than 56% of American counties. 10% of workers work from home.

Wisconsin takes 4.6% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,795 a year.

Home

The median home costs $370K, pricier than 82% of American counties, about 2.7 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $998 a month. Property tax is 1.61% of home value, roughly $4,496 a year on that median home, higher than 90% of American counties. 74% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 3.1 per 1,000 residents, lower than 88% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 10 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 80.3 years, longer than 93% of American counties. There are 36 active physicians in the county, about 8.5 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 5.0 of 5 stars. 4.8% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.15 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 77% of American counties. 96% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 15 points. 70% of eligible voters turned out. Under Wisconsin law you can get a concealed-carry permit on request, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is illegal.

Weather and risk

The year averages 45°F, highs near 55 and lows near 35, colder than 90% of American counties. About 33 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 69 out of 100, riskier than 69% of American counties; the county has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 239 Mbps down, faster than 69% of American counties. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.8 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 1 brewery.