Meet Pierre. We hope you'll call it home.
Pierre is South Dakota's state capital — a friendly community of 14,000 on the Missouri River. Year 1 of residency is in Sioux Falls; years 2 and 3 you'll live and train in Pierre, with Lake Oahe recreation, affordable housing, and a community that welcomes residents.
14,000
Population
State capital
43.54° N
On the Missouri River
96.73° W
$255K
Median home
Listing price
$561–$885
Median rent
1- & 3-bedroom
Outdoors + recreation
There is somewhere to be outside year-round
- 11+ Public parks
- 50+ mi Trails & pathways
- 2 Outdoor city pools
- 2 Ice skating rinks
- 2 Golf courses nearby
Entertainment + dining
A weekend never has to be quiet
- 35+ Restaurants
- 4 Museums
- 1 State Capitol
- 1 Shopping mall
- 2 Theaters
Landmarks
A few of the places you will know by heart
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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
Ready to dig in?
Browse the same area resources current residents used
Curated links to housing, schools, parks, libraries, the Chamber, the YPN — everything you'd want to know before moving.
See area resourcesWant to see Pierre Rural in person
A rotation is the easiest way to test the city
Most applicants spend a week or a month here on rotation before they commit to the Match. We help with hotel arrangements for out-of-town visitors.