Prairie Heights, WA

Living in Prairie Heights

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 4
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Commute 10
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 36
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 73
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Schools 76
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Residents

4.2k Population +23 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -4 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
80% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$100k Median Household Income +$27k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
40  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office31%
Service10%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$290k Median Home Value -$15k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$83 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199954%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
LP gas3%
Utility gas39%
Wood10%

Crime

Violent Crime in Prairie Heights

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55

Property Crime in Prairie Heights

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 6 1
Feb 42 4 1
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 50 4 0
May 55 3 0
Jun 60 2 0
Jul 65 1 0
Aug 65 1 0
Sep 60 2 0
Oct 52 4 0
Nov 45 7 1
Dec 40 6 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Heights

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Prairie Heights, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Prairie Heights, WA

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Lake Tapps Montessori
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Prairie Heights, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Prairie Heights, WA

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St Elizabeth Hospital
7 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Prairie Heights, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
154 miles, E