Prairie City, IA

Living in Prairie City

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 52
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 64
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Schools 98
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Residents

2.1k Population +780 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +10% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$77k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$137k Median Home Value +$9.1k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$607 Median Monthly Rent +$113 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier23%

Home Value

$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity19%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Prairie City

United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32

Property Crime in Prairie City

United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 8
Feb 25 1 7
Mar 37 2 5
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 75 5 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 38 2 2
Dec 24 1 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie City

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado24
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Prairie City, IA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Prairie City, IA

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Sterling Education
17 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Prairie City, IA

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Grand View University
19 miles, W
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Central College
21 miles, SE
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Drake University
21 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Prairie City, IA

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Airports

Airports near Prairie City, IA

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Eppley Airfield
139 miles, W