Prairie Township, IA
Living in Prairie Township
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute68
Public Transit6
Affordability87
Public Safety82
Airports24
Hospitals71
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools99
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation-154 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate36%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office18%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$122kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$701Median Monthly Rent+$474 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas18%
Utility gas60%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Township
United States45
Iowa35
Mahaska County35
Property Crime in Prairie Township
United States48
Iowa43
Mahaska County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding50
Tornado27
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Township, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Township, IA
Peoria Christian School
5 miles, W
Pella Christian High School
11 miles, SW
Oskaloosa Christian School
12 miles, S
Pella Christian Grade School
12 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Township, IA
William Penn University
11 miles, S
Central College
12 miles, W
Grinnell College
20 miles, N
Simpson College
45 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Township, IA
Pella Regional Health Center
12 miles, W
Mahaska Health Partnership
12 miles, S
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Prairie Township, IA
Des Moines International Airport
50 miles, W
The Eastern Iowa Airport
59 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
77 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
113 miles, E