Prairie City, OR
Living in Prairie City
Bikeability40
Walkability87
Commute93
Public Transit40
Affordability98
Public Safety95
Airports22
Hospitals87
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
735Population-339 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over17%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate32%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-15% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector55%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office28%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked11%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$137kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$453Median Monthly Rent+$53 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier24%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene33%
LP gas2%
Utility gas4%
Wood33%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie City
United States45
Oregon34
Grant County6
Property Crime in Prairie City
United States48
Oregon58
Grant County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 34 | 1 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 1 | 4 |
| Apr | 46 | 1 | 1 |
| May | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Dec | 30 | 2 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding29
Tornado3
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie City, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie City, OR
Harvest Christian Academy
50 miles, NE
La Grande Adventist Christian School
67 miles, NE
Heidi Ho Kindergarten & Preschool
67 miles, NE
Grande Ronde Academy
67 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie City, OR
Eastern Oregon University
67 miles, NE
Walla Walla University
111 miles, N
Whitman College
113 miles, N
The College of Idaho
115 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie City, OR
Blue Mountain Hospital
13 miles, W
St Alphonsus Medical Center-Baker City
48 miles, NE
Harney District Hospital
63 miles, S
Grande Ronde Hospital
66 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Prairie City, OR
Roberts Field
121 miles, W
Tri-Cities Airport
126 miles, N
Boise Air Terminal-Gowen Field
138 miles, SE
Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport
156 miles, NE