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Pierson

A township of 1,739 people in Vigo County, Indiana
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About Pierson

Township in Indiana, United States
1,251Population
36 sq miArea
591 ftElevation

Pierson Township is one of twelve townships in Vigo County, Indiana, United States. At the 2010 census, the population was 1,210 and it contained 589 housing units.

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Most working residents leave Pierson for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Terre Haute (42%), Honey Creek (9%) and Linton (6%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Terre Haute
42%
Honey Creek
9%
Linton
6%
Center
3%
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Health in Pierson

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 26% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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3worse than IN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Terre Haute Regional HospitalTerre Haute · 10.1 mi · ER
Vpchc - SpringhillTerre Haute · 9.2 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
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CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 47802, 47866, 47858 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pierson →

Natural hazards in Pierson

37
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Pierson has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 23°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 63°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
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Nearest: Farmersburg Public LibraryFarmersburg · 5.7 miles · 30 hrs a week
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