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East Prairie, MO
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East Prairie, MO
At a Glance
How East Prairie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Prairie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Prairie a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Prairie residents earn a median household income of $31,159 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,643. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Prairie is $58,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,124. Median rent is $825/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
East Prairie reports 996 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 162% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,397/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in East Prairie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 72.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Prairie has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.