Prairie Township, IN
Living in Prairie Township
Bikeability3
Walkability7
Commute20
Public Transit5
Affordability95
Public Safety94
Airports64
Hospitals75
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation+941 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
76%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years37%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black7%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate40%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office19%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$116kMedian Home Value+$1k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$375Median Monthly Rent-$140 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas19%
Utility gas36%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Township
United States45
Indiana52
Henry County10
Property Crime in Prairie Township
United States48
Indiana47
Henry County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding38
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Township, IN
Agape Learning Center
8 miles, S
Heartland Christian School
8 miles, SW
St Lawrence Catholic School
11 miles, N
Jonas & Susie Ebersol
12 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Township, IN
Ball State University
14 miles, N
Anderson University
18 miles, NW
Earlham College
27 miles, SE
Indiana University-East
27 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Township, IN
Henry County Memorial Hospital
5 miles, S
Meridian Services Corp
13 miles, N
St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Prairie Township, IN
Indianapolis International Airport
54 miles, W
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
61 miles, E
Fort Wayne International Airport
67 miles, N