Why visit Pierce
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 1 place to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Willow Creek Bridge, Meridian Highway and Gilman Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 10°F.
Weather in Pierce
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pierce
Pierce is a city in and the county seat of Pierce County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Pierce had a population of 1,845.
From the Wikipedia article Pierce, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Willow Creek Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Road bridge in Pierce County, Nebraska
Museums and landmarks1
Meridian Highway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Place in Nebraska listed on National Register of Historic Places
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes1
History
Pierce was platted in 1871, and a courthouse was erected that same year. Like Pierce County, the name honors President Franklin Pierce.
The city became a point of international interest in 2013 due to the Lambrecht auto auction, at which nearly 500 classic cars were put up for sale.
From the History section of Pierce, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare1
Map of Pierce
17 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 10°F | 0.6 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 13°F | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 72°F | 48°F | 4.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 63°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 60°F | 3.2 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 51°F | 3.2 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 37°F | 2.4 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 23°F | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 13°F | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Osmond (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2022-07-27: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2018-06-29: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Snowstorm)
- 2010-07-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Norfolk 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Battle Creek 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Madison 26 mi south, about 42 min by car
- Neligh 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Creighton 27 mi northwest, about 43 min by car
- Hartington 32 mi northeast, about 51 min by car
- Pender 42 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Albion 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Yankton 48 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Vermillion 51 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- C&NW Depot, Gilman Park, Pierce, Nebraska 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Willow Creek Bridge, Gilman Park, Pierce, Nebraska from W, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Meridian Highway North Fork bridge from SW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
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