Prairie Township, IA
Living in Prairie Township
Bikeability4
Walkability15
Commute29
Public Transit4
Affordability88
Public Safety79
Airports21
Hospitals80
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
287Population+49 (2010–19)
51 y Median Age+16 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate43%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office13%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent-$150 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+28% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K31%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K7%
$750K to $999K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas69%
Utility gas1%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Township
United States45
Iowa35
Keokuk County15
Property Crime in Prairie Township
United States48
Iowa43
Keokuk County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding54
Tornado27
Blizzard6
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Township, IA
Oskaloosa Christian School
19 miles, SW
Lutheran Interparish School
22 miles, NE
Peoria Christian School
24 miles, W
Pella Christian High School
29 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Township, IA
William Penn University
19 miles, SW
Grinnell College
28 miles, NW
Central College
30 miles, W
Maharishi University of Management
36 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Township, IA
Keokuk County Health Center
12 miles, SE
Mahaska Health Partnership
19 miles, SW
Compass Memorial Healthcare
27 miles, NE
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
28 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Prairie Township, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
44 miles, NE
Des Moines International Airport
68 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
76 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
95 miles, E