Piedmont is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the 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.
Piedmont is a small city, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.
The education level of Piedmont citizens, measured as those with bachelor's degrees or advanced degrees, is similar to the national average for all American cities and towns. 19.34% of adults 25 and older in Piedmont have a college 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.
