Prairie Heights, WA
Living in Prairie Heights
Bikeability14
Walkability4
Commute10
Public Transit28
Affordability36
Public Safety77
Airports95
Hospitals54
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools76
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.2kPopulation+23 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-4 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
80%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate32%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$100kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
40 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office31%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$290kMedian Home Value-$15k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$83 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199954%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
LP gas3%
Utility gas39%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prairie Heights
United States45
Washington38
Seattle Metro Area42
Pierce County55
Property Crime in Prairie Heights
United States48
Washington70
Seattle Metro Area75
Pierce County77
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 6 | 1 |
| Feb | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 2 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 7 | 1 |
| Dec | 40 | 6 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prairie Heights
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding22
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prairie Heights, WA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prairie Heights, WA
Lake Tapps Montessori
6 miles, NW
Cascade Christian - Puyallup Elementary
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Prairie Heights, WA
Pacific Lutheran University
16 miles, W
University of Washington-Tacoma Campus
17 miles, NW
Northwest College of Art & Design
17 miles, NW
University of Puget Sound
19 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prairie Heights, WA
St Elizabeth Hospital
7 miles, NE
Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital
9 miles, W
Multicare Auburn Medical Center
12 miles, NW
St Francis Community Hospital
14 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Prairie Heights, WA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
23 miles, NW
Portland International Airport
110 miles, S
Bellingham International Airport
115 miles, N
Tri-Cities Airport
154 miles, E