Pierce Courthouse · National Register of Historic Places
Pierce’s story
166 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1860.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1860Pierce is settled
PierceID
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author · Public domain
Population
516
2025 Census estimate · +10.7% since 2020
Typical home
$196K
+7.1% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
60.2
years
Jobs based here
107
A commuter town
Is Pierce a good place to live?
Pierce’s concentration of trails is 2.1 miles per square mile, above both Idaho’s towns (0.8) and U.S. towns (0.4). Pierce Courthouse is on the National Register of Historic Places. Pierce has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Pierce stand out
Where Pierce beats most towns.
Small town
516 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Pierce: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pierce, and how to reach them.
PowerAvista11.8¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Pierce water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pierce’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Idaho you can register online until 11 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (received 11 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereClearwater County ClerkClearwater County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2023
ZIP code8354683546 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pierce.
Housing
A larger share of households in Pierce own their home than in the typical Idaho or U.S. town
Values rose 7.1% in the 12 months to September 2026.
$196KZillow home value
Typical home value
Pierce$196K
Idaho$477K
+7.1%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Pierce’s kids attend
The Orofino Joint District runs its public schools. One of its 2 schools is below, with the reason it’s listed. 129 students attend Pierce’s public school.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Youth Challenge Academy FallLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 129 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: very high risk in Pierce, mostly wildfire
In Pierce, the risk rating from FEMA is 92 of 100, where Idaho’s towns sit at 49 of 100 and U.S. towns at 44 of 100. One claim on flood insurance has been paid out in the town since 2009. FEMA puts 45% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to wildfires, and 37% to inland flooding.
92risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
WildfireInland floodingAvalanches
1
paid flood claims since 2009
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Pierce has 0.7 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Only 4% of working residents stay in Pierce for work; the rest commute out. Jobs in Pierce grew by 50 from 2013 to 2023, reaching 107. The town’s typical household income comes in at $54,000. Half of commuters travel less than 22 miles.
4%work in town
| Pierce | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $67,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 20 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Pierce4%
Orofino29%
Lewiston9%
Kamiah5%
Weippe3%
22 mi
median commute distance
107
jobs based in Pierce
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Pierce
In July, afternoons reach 81°; in January, nights fall to 22°, and about 114 inches of snow falls in a winter.
114″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–36°
Spring32–55°
Summer46–78°
Fall33–57°
Sep 7
typical first frost
Jun 3
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Pierce stands out in Idaho and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
Among adults in Pierce, 15% report frequent mental distress. Only 6 of the 60 Idaho towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Pierce. Also worth knowing: this Idaho town beats the Idaho average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| Pierce | Idaho towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 31% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Idaho
3 better21 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Pierce | ID |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.6% | 70.5% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 85.4% | 81.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.3% | 6.2% |
Clearwater Valley Hospital & Clinics
21.7 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
In Pierce, 8.3% of the land is conserved
1.7 miles of trail. Only 4 of the 57 Idaho towns we compare have a higher share of conserved land than Pierce.
8.3%conserved
8.3%
conserved · 43 of 523 acres
1.7 mi
of trails · 2.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Pierce
18pages on Pierce
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Pierce; the nearest are
Lewis-Clark State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Lewiston58.5 mi$7,610 in-state tuitionNorth Idaho CollegeCommunity college · Public · Coeur d'Alene93.9 mi$3,396 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Pierce residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Idaho.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Pierce for work
Where Pierce’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
107jobs based in Pierce
4%of working residents work in town
22 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pierce
City in Idaho, United States
Pierce is a city in the northwest United States, located in Clearwater County, Idaho. The population was 467 at the 2020 census, down from 508 in 2010.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1860
- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3,094 ft
- ZIP code
- 83546
- Area code
- 208
Questions about Pierce
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pierce, ID a good place to live?
Pierce has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.