Pierce County is located in northeastern Nebraska and is part of the Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is a rural county with a population of 8,395 according to the 2018 United States Census. According to BestPlaces rankings, Pierce County has excellent air quality, ranking at #26 out of all counties in the US. It also has an abundance of sunny days with an average of 205 days per year. The crime rate in Pierce County is very low, coming in at #2 for crime index among all counties within the US. Residents of Pierce County have access to numerous healthcare facilities and doctors with the county coming in at #5 for health care index among all US counties. Additionally, Pierce County received an overall score of 64 out of 100 on its livability index from BestPlaces. All these factors make it an ideal location for those looking for a safe and healthy place to live.
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