A warm welcome. A place to call home.
South Dakota's capital is a friendly community of about 14,000 along the Missouri River. After year one in Sioux Falls, you'll live and train in Pierre for years two and three—enjoying nearby Lake Oahe, affordable housing, and neighbors who are glad you're here.
14,000
Population
State capital
43.54° N
On the Missouri River
96.73° W
$317K
Median home
Listing price
$775 - $1299
Median rent
1- 3 bedrooms
Outdoors & recreation
Get outside. Enjoy every season.
- 11+ Public parks
- 50+ mi Trails & pathways
- 2 Outdoor city pools
- 2 Ice skating rinks
- 2 Golf courses nearby
- See more at City of Pierre (opens in a new tab)
Entertainment & dining
Find your favorite spots. Enjoy good company.
- 35+ Restaurants
- 4 Museums
- 1 State Capitol
- 1 Shopping mall
- 2 Theaters
Landmarks
Places that make Pierre feel like home.
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Missouri River
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South Dakota State Capitol
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Capitol grounds
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Downtown Pierre
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Live the Pierre life
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Pheasant hunting
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Fishing on the Missouri
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Resident retreat
Start feeling at home
A little help getting settled.
Explore resources our residents have found helpful, from housing and schools to parks, libraries, the Chamber, and the Young Professionals Network. Get to know Pierre and start planning your move.
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Picture yourself here.
Spend 2 or 4 weeks with us on rotation to experience the training and explore the community you could call home. Visiting from out of town? We'll help with hotel arrangements.