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Pierce County
City in North Dakota, United States
Overview
Pierce County, centered around the town of Rugby, is a rural region in north-central North Dakota known as the Geographical Center of North America. With wide-open prairies, small-town hospitality, and outdoor recreation, it's a peaceful destination for visitors seeking authentic Midwestern life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Dakota
Population
921,130
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
48.25°, -99.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,050
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
80
English
99
Temperature
5.4°C
Summer Avg
20.4°C
Winter Avg
-10.5°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-42.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
514 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 65/100.
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