Pierce County

City in Washington, United States

Overview

Pierce County is situated in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, combining suburban communities, scenic nature, and the busy city of Tacoma. Visitors can explore waterfront parks, world-class museums, and a lively arts scene amid a backdrop of Mount Rainier. The region offers something for everyone, from urban explorers to outdoor enthusiasts.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Washington
Population
921,130
Time Zone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.04°, -122.14°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,800
Local Cost
$2,130
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
92
English
100
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
13.9°C
Winter Avg
-0.9°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-22.2°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1596 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TCM
Distance
28 km

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Data sources

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OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 88/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.