Because of many things, Piedmont is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Piedmont really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Piedmont perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
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.
In terms of college education, Piedmont is nearly on par with the US average for all cities of 21.84%: 19.34% of adults 25 and older 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.
