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Life in Pierre

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.

Pierre, South Dakota — state capital on the Missouri River

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
Outdoor recreation on Lake Oahe and the Missouri River near Pierre

Entertainment + dining

A weekend never has to be quiet

  • 35+ Restaurants
  • 4 Museums
  • 1 State Capitol
  • 1 Shopping mall
  • 2 Theaters
South Dakota State Capitol and downtown Pierre

Landmarks

A few of the places you will know by heart

  • Missouri River

    Missouri River

  • South Dakota State Capitol

    South Dakota State Capitol

  • Capitol grounds

    Capitol grounds

  • Downtown Pierre

    Downtown Pierre

  • Live the Pierre life

    Live the Pierre life

  • Pheasant hunting

    Pheasant hunting

  • Fishing on the Missouri

    Fishing on the Missouri

  • Resident retreat

    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 resources

Want 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.