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Yuma, AZ vs Pierre, SD

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- Household income in Pierre, is 31% more than it is in Yuma and is 6% above the National Average.
- Yuma unemployment rate is 8.7%.
- Pierre unemployment rate is 2.7%.
 Yuma, AZPierre, SDUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$27,993  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$73,787$69,021
 Family Median Income$62,678  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Yuma, AZPierre, SDUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock7.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.8%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.3%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock4.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock18.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.7%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock3.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Yuma, AZPierre, SDUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.4%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock7.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock2.6%1.2%
 Education, library6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.3%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock2.3%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock7.4%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.3%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock8.8%13.1%
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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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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