Prairie Township, AR
Living in Prairie Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute52
Public Transit1
Affordability82
Public Safety65
Airports17
Hospitals35
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
871Population+317 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age
17%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
95%Family Households+31% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years15%
35 to 54 years46%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate44%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household95%
Householder living alone5%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$30k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
99%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K50%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector37%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Sales and office20%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van84%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$168kMedian Home Value+$43k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
100%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached87%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K52%
$200K to $249K22%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
LP gas15%
Utility gas8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Township
United States45
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area61
Sebastian County72
Property Crime in Prairie Township
United States48
Arkansas71
Fort Smith Metro Area71
Sebastian County83
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 41 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Township
Excessive Heat11
Inland Flooding76
Tornado44
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Township, AR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Township, AR
Harvest Time Academy
13 miles, NW
Annoor Academy of Fort Smith
14 miles, N
The Montessori School of Fort Smith
16 miles, NW
Christ the King Catholic School
17 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Township, AR
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
17 miles, N
University of the Ozarks
51 miles, NE
University of Arkansas
64 miles, N
Arkansas Tech University
66 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Township, AR
Valley Behavioral Health System
14 miles, N
Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
15 miles, N
Baptist Health-Fort Smith
18 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital Booneville
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Prairie Township, AR
Fort Smith Regional Airport
14 miles, N
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
79 miles, N
Tulsa International Airport
116 miles, NW
Texarkana Regional Airport-Webb Field
118 miles, S