Prairie City, IA
Living in Prairie City
Bikeability44
Walkability52
Commute51
Public Transit20
Affordability73
Public Safety76
Airports35
Hospitals75
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools98
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+780 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+10% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office19%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$9.1k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$607Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier23%
Home Value
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K38%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Utility gas79%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie City
United States45
Iowa35
Des Moines Metro Area43
Jasper County32
Property Crime in Prairie City
United States48
Iowa43
Des Moines Metro Area52
Jasper County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 8 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 24 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie City
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado24
Blizzard5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie City, IA
Newton Christian School
13 miles, NE
St Joseph Elementary School
16 miles, W
Sterling Education
17 miles, W
Joshua Christian Academy
18 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie City, IA
Grand View University
19 miles, W
Mercy College of Health Sciences
20 miles, W
Central College
21 miles, SE
Drake University
21 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie City, IA
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
12 miles, NE
Unitypoint Health-Des Moines Iowa Lutheran
19 miles, W
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Prairie City, IA
Des Moines International Airport
22 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
79 miles, NE
The Eastern Iowa Airport
81 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
139 miles, W