Because of many things, Piedmont is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Piedmont a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Piedmont has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Piedmont’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
Residents will find that the city is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Piedmont is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small city, Piedmont doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The percentage of adults in Piedmont who are college-educated is close to the national average for all communities of 21.84%: 19.34% of the adults in Piedmont have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.
The per capita income in Piedmont in 2022 was $29,833, which is lower middle income relative to South Dakota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $119,332 for a family of four. However, Piedmont contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Piedmont home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Piedmont residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Piedmont include German, Irish, Norwegian, English, and French.
The most common language spoken in Piedmont is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Polish.
