Pierson
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Pierson, known as the 'Fern Capital of the World,' is a small rural town set in northwest Volusia County, Florida. With friendly locals and an easy-going pace, it's a hub for agricultural heritage and outdoor beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
337
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
29.24°, -81.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
78
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$2,005
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
21.9°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
15.8°C
Record High
38.9°C
Record Low
-4.6°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1309 mm
Internet Speed
176 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
DAB
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 45/100.