About Pierce
Set in the northern part of Idaho, Pierce is a tiny community counting 520 people who proudly call it home.
Pierce holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.82 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 634 residents per square mile.
📰 Pierce News Today
- Pierce fire victims recovering, with some help Boise State Public Radio · Jul 27
- 'Pray': Pierce, Idaho burn victims fighting for their lives after 'out of control' bonfire severely injures 8 - The Spokesman-Review The Spokesman-Review · Jul 6
- Seven burn victims recovering after fire incident in Pierce, Idaho krem.com · Jul 10
- One dead in off-road vehicle crash near Pierce, Idaho KXLY.com · Jul 25
- Clearer timeline in North Idaho mass burn incident as survivor speaks out NonStop Local KHQ · Jul 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pierce Unique
- Positioned in northern Idaho, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Idaho — one of 236 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 22 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pierce
- Hanging Trees Historical Marker reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pierce
- IDAHO YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY FALL
- IDAHO YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY SPRING
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIdaho
TypeCity
Population (2024)520
Rank in state#127 of 198
Land area0.82 sq mi
Density634/sq mi
Coordinates46.4953, -115.8033