Pierce City, formerly Peirce City, is a city in southwest Lawrence and northwest Barry counties, in southwest Missouri, United States. The population was 1,251 at the 2020 census. According to the 2024 census population estimate, the town is home to an estimated 1,272 individuals.

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Town numbers

ZIP code65723

Area code417

Living in Pierce

Housing in Pierce

$133K▼ 5.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Pierce home is worth about $133,000, down 5.9% in a year, 50% below the Missouri typical home.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Pierce

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Pierce's police department reported only 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Pierce 0

Missouri 4.3

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Pierce 0

Missouri 16.9

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Pierce

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Most working residents leave Pierce for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Monett (29%), Springfield (12%) and Joplin (5%). Half commute less than 15 miles.

Monett

29%

Springfield

12%

Joplin

Mount Vernon

4%Work in townlive and work in Pierce 15 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 311Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Pierce →

Health in Pierce

Health Grade D

Healthier than 9% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Missouri

12worse than MO

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.1%More adults with COPDMO 8% · worse 21.5%More smokersMO 16% · worse 18.3%More adults facing food insecurityMO 13.7% · worse

Care nearby

Cox Monett HospitalMonett · 3.7 mi · ER · rural critical access

Access Family Care MonettMonett · 4.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Pierce · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pierce →

Natural hazards in Pierce

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

6Does Pierce flood?paid flood claims since 1995 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Pierce

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Pierce →

Climate in Pierce

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Pierce has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 6 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 27°Winter

68° / 45°Spring

87° / 65°Summer

70° / 46°Fall

How much snow does Pierce get?About 6 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 26, with the last in spring around Apr 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Pierce →

Schools in Pierce

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C⁺

School Grade C+

The public schools Pierce’s kids attend trail 59% of Missouri’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictPIERCE CITY R-VISchools4

Central Elem. C-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 341 students St. Mary's SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 78 students Pierce City Middle B-Middle · Grades 6–8 · 158 students Pierce City High B-High · Grades 9–12 · 205 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MO. Ratings are from neighbors.