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Pierre, SD vs Eureka, CA

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Highlights
- Eureka spends 70.8% more per student than Pierre.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 18.7% higher in Eureka than in Pierre. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Eureka had 7.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Pierre
 Pierre, SDEureka, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$15,703$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$8,597  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,929$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio15.9  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock70434573
 Students per Counselor467  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.4%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock88.7%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.6%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.33.3%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree2.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.2%1.5%
Reviews for Pierre    4 Reviews

Since coming here, I have gone through cabin fever several times. The State of South Dakota capitol is located here and has stressed it's need to lure professionals to  More

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I love Pierre. It is simply gorgeous in all seasons. In summer I can take quiet, late night walks in the cooler hours without fear. There are quite a few small  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pierre is safe and great for kids, but has no restaurants or activities to do. The town is operated by a few wealthy families that keep large good paying comapanies out.  More

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Reviews for Eureka    43 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I lived here 7 years and moved away a year ago. Crime and homelessness was really bad. Public funds which should be used to improve infrastructure somehow disappeared.  More

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Over 4 years ago

I enjoy living in Eureka. There is a lot of beautiful outdoor trails. The climate is mild. Other places I have lived were freezing cold in winter, and flaming hot in  More

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I lived in a suburb just north of Eureka for three years. It has a small-town feel, where everybody seems to know everybody. There is zero traffic, but that's because  More

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