The Town FilesPierce County, Wisconsin
42,584 people. The median home is worth $333,700 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $92,109.
Towns in Pierce County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Falls | 16,182 | $327,600 | $83,627 | 28.6 |
| Prescott | 4,333 | $306,900 | $74,412 | 41.5 |
| Ellsworth | 3,348 | $262,200 | $87,857 | 39.1 |
People and housing
| Pierce County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,700 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,044 | $951 |
| Median household income | $92,109 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 38.8 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.5% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.8% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
10,512 jobs in 2024, average pay $47,483 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 404 storm events in Pierce County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Pierce County has been included in 13 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 11, 2001 | Flood | DR-1369: Flooding, Severe Storms And Tornadoes |
| July 24, 1998 | Severe Storm | DR-1236: Severe Storms,Straigh Line Winds, Tornadoes,Rain,And Floodi |
| July 2, 1993 | Severe Storm | DR-994: Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).