Prairie Township, MO
Living in Prairie Township
Bikeability5
Walkability4
Commute50
Public Transit7
Affordability47
Public Safety44
Airports53
Hospitals70
Colleges40
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
107kPopulation+12k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
47%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate19%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree18%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty
27 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts51%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$219kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
29%Built 2000 or Later
$907Median Monthly Rent+$151 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K17%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Township
United States45
Missouri53
Kansas City Metro Area63
Jackson County77
Property Crime in Prairie Township
United States48
Missouri54
Kansas City Metro Area57
Jackson County76
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 1 | 4 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 2 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding65
Tornado17
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Township, MO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Township, MO
Lees Summit Academy
3 miles, W
Our Lady of the Presentation School
3 miles, W
Timothy Lutheran School
6 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Township, MO
Calvary University
12 miles, SW
DeVry University-Missouri
12 miles, W
Research College of Nursing
13 miles, NW
Avila University
13 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Township, MO
Lee's Summit Medical Center
1 miles, SE
Saint Luke's East Hospital
2 miles, NW
Truman Medical Center Lakewood
5 miles, NW
St Marys Medical Center
9 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Prairie Township, MO
Kansas City International Airport
33 miles, NW
Columbia Regional Airport
115 miles, E
Joplin Regional Airport
122 miles, S
Manhattan Regional Airport
125 miles, W