Prairie Ridge, WA

Living in Prairie Ridge

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Bikeability 43
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Walkability 10
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Commute 7
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 39
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 67
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Schools 79
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Residents

12k Population +382 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
76% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$86k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
41  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office22%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$273k Median Home Value +$44k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$160 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home23%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199942%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K8%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas33%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Prairie Ridge

United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55

Property Crime in Prairie Ridge

United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump50%

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 Ridge

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
Coastal Flooding2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Prairie Ridge, WA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Prairie Ridge, WA

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Lake Tapps Montessori
6 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Prairie Ridge, WA

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Prairie Ridge, WA

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St Elizabeth Hospital
8 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Prairie Ridge, WA

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Tri-Cities Airport
155 miles, E