Prairie Township, IN
Living in Prairie Township
Bikeability31
Walkability73
Commute35
Public Transit32
Affordability100
Public Safety86
Airports72
Hospitals65
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
258Population+53 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-8% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years36%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years17%
55 to 74 years7%
75 years and over16%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate50%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone23%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$4.7k (2010–19)
100%Above Poverty+14% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year-17% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K11%
$50K to $74K40%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more9%
Employers
Private sector92%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts6%
Sales and office24%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked8%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$177kMedian Home Value+$45k (2010–19)
52%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2000 to 200944%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas71%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Township
United States45
Indiana52
Michigan City Metro Area34
LaPorte County34
Property Crime in Prairie Township
United States48
Indiana47
Michigan City Metro Area40
LaPorte County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding64
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Township, IN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Township, IN
St Peter Lutheran School
9 miles, S
Shults-Lewis School
13 miles, W
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
15 miles, NW
Victory Christian Academy
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Township, IN
Valparaiso University
16 miles, NW
DeVry University-Indiana
29 miles, W
Indiana University-Northwest
32 miles, NW
Radiological Technologies University VT
36 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Township, IN
Porter-Starke Services Inc
17 miles, NW
La Porte Hospital
19 miles, N
Porter Regional Hospital
20 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Prairie Township, IN
South Bend International Airport
35 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
59 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
73 miles, NW
Fort Wayne International Airport
86 miles, E